Located in Guildford, Shalford Infant School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 2 to 7. The school is a academy converter 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.
Shalford Infant School currently has around 109 pupils on roll, which is about 121% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.7% boys and 52.3% girls. Around 11.3% 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 3.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (83.5%).
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: | Shalford Infant School, Guildford, GU4 8BY |
| Website: | http://www.shalford.surrey.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01483562143 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Surrey |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Michelle Dutton |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 146022 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/02/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 90 |
| Number of Pupils: | 109 |
| Number of Boys: | 52 |
| Number of Girls: | 57 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 6.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 83.50% | 91 |
| Other White | 6.40% | 7 |
| Other Mixed | 3.70% | 4 |
| Chinese | 1.80% | 2 |
| African | 0.90% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.90% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.90% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.90% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.90% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dene Nursery School York Road , GU1 4DU | - not rated | 3,022 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shalford Infant School Shalford Infant School , Station Row GU4 8BY | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shalford Infant School Station Row , Shalford GU4 8BY | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tillingbourne Junior School New Road , Chilworth GU4 8NB | 3out of 4 | 1,792 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tillingbourne Junior School New Road , Chilworth GU4 8NB | - not rated | 1,792 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas' Church of England Infant School Portsmouth Road , GU2 4YD | - not rated | 2,272 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadwater School Summers Road , GU7 3BW | 3out of 4 | 2,677 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwater School Summers Road , GU7 3BW | - not rated | 2,677 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildford County School Farnham Road , GU2 4LU | - not rated | 2,709 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildford County School Farnham Road , GU2 4LU | 4out of 4 | 2,709 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey Maths School Mary Road , GU1 4QU | - not rated | 3,144 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bramley Oak Academy Horsham Road , Bramley GU5 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,430 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wey House School Horsham Road , Bramley GU5 0BJ | - not rated | 1,431 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Gosden House School Horsham Road , Bramley GU5 0AH | 4out of 4 | 1,703 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Garden School Pewely Hill , GU1 3SQ | - not rated | 2,296 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows Pewley Hill , GU1 3SQ | - not rated | 2,339 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.