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Heather Ridge Infant School

Community school · Camberley · GU15 1AY

Ages 2–7 · 184 pupils · Surrey

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Ofsted

Good

Overall absence

3.9%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-01-24

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence3.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)3.3%
Unauthorised1.0%
Authorised absence
2.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
121

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill102%

184 pupils · 180 places

Pupils on roll
184
Boys / girls
91 / 93
School capacity
180
Capacity fill
184 / 180 (102%)
Free school meals
4.5%
FSM pupils
8
Gender
Mixed
School type
Community school

Age range

Ages 2–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Community school
Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Elliott-Hammond

Location

Address
Martindale Avenue, Heatherside Estate
Postcode
GU15 1AY
Town
Camberley
County
Surrey
Local authority
Surrey
District
Surrey Heath
Constituency
Surrey Heath
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed community school (primary), Ages 2–7, in Camberley, Surrey, 184 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery. Free school meals: 4.5%.

Open schools in Camberley
25
Primary schools in Camberley
18
Academies among open schools in Camberley
72% (18)
Open schools in GU15
12
Primary in GU15
8
Open schools in Surrey LA
523
Primary in Surrey LA
298

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    • Absence4.2%
    • FSM1.7%

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    • Absence3.6%
    • FSM8.1%

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    • Absence6.0%
    • FSM20.3%

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Elliott-Hammond
Telephone
0127624918
Website
http://www.heather-ridge.co.uk

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