Located in Camberley, Prior Heath Infant School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 7. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Prior Heath Infant School currently has around 180 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.3% boys and 46.7% girls. Around 2.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 3.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (60.6%). indian pupils make up about 12.2%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Prior Road, Camberley, GU15 1DA |
| Website: | www.priorheathinfant.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 0127625546 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Surrey |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lindsey Chivers |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 125028 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/09/2021
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 180 |
| Number of Pupils: | 180 |
| Number of Boys: | 96 |
| Number of Girls: | 84 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 3.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 60.60% | 109 |
| Indian | 12.20% | 22 |
| Other White | 6.10% | 11 |
| Pakistani | 5.00% | 9 |
| Other Mixed | 3.90% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 3.30% | 6 |
| Other Asian | 2.20% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.20% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 1.10% | 2 |
| Chinese | 1.10% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.60% | 1 |
| African | 0.60% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prior Heath Infant School Prior Road , GU15 1DA | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crawley Ridge Infant School Crawley Ridge , GU15 2AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crawley Ridge Junior School Graitney , Crawley Ridge GU15 2AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crawley Ridge Infant School Crawley Ridge , GU15 2AJ | - not rated | 1,146 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crawley Ridge Junior School Graitney , Crawley Ridge GU15 2AJ | - not rated | 1,146 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove Middle School Chobham Road , Frimley GU16 8PG | - not rated | 1,703 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside Middle School Alphington Avenue , Frimley GU16 8LL | - not rated | 1,983 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomlinscote School Tomlinscote Way , Frimley GU16 8PY | 4out of 4 | 1,622 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tomlinscote School and Sixth Form College Tomlinscote Way , Frimley GU16 8PY | - not rated | 1,622 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood College Kingston Road , GU15 4AE | 3out of 4 | 2,048 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood College Kingston Road , GU15 4AE | - not rated | 2,048 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| France Hill School Watchetts Drive , GU15 2PQ | - not rated | 2,584 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carwarden House Community School 118 Upper Chobham Road , GU15 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 898 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carwarden House Community School 118 Upper Chobham Road , GU15 1EJ | - not rated | 898 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's School Park Road , GU15 2LL | - not rated | 1,966 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Clewborough House Preparatory School St Catherine's Road , Frimley GU16 8NL | - not rated | 2,238 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burrow Hill School St Catherine's Road , Frimley GU16 8NL | - not rated | 2,238 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.