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Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School

Voluntary controlled school · Guildford · GU4 7EA

Ages 4–7 · 90 pupils · Surrey

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Ofsted

Good

Overall absence

4.4%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-11-28

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 absence4.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)11.7%
Unauthorised0.6%
Authorised absence
3.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
111

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 fill100%

90 pupils · 90 places

Pupils on roll
90
Boys / girls
46 / 44
School capacity
90
Capacity fill
90 / 90 (100%)
Free school meals
21.1%
FSM pupils
19
Gender
Mixed
School type
Voluntary controlled school

Age range

Ages 4–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

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

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Guildford
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Voluntary controlled school
Federation
Merrow Schools Federation
Headteacher
Mrs Louisa Dormer

Location

Address
Kingfisher Drive, Merrow
Postcode
GU4 7EA
Town
Guildford
County
Surrey
Local authority
Surrey
District
Guildford
Constituency
Guildford
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 voluntary controlled school (primary), Ages 4–7, in Guildford, Surrey, 90 pupils on roll. Free school meals: 21.1%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Guildford.

Open schools in Guildford
49
Primary schools in Guildford
29
Academies among open schools in Guildford
57% (28)
Open schools in GU4
6
Primary in GU4
6
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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  • Merrow Junior School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Foundation school · Primary

    Guildford · GU1 2SG · Surrey

    Ages 7–11

    • KS265%
    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM17.7%

    0.2 miles away

  • Boxgrove Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Guildford · GU1 2TD · Surrey

    Ages 4–11

    • KS278%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM6.8%

    0.7 miles away

  • Burpham Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Guildford · GU4 7LZ · Surrey

    Ages 4–11

    • KS279%
    • Absence4.0%
    • FSM8.2%

    1.2 miles away

  • Clandon CofE Aided Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Guildford · GU4 7ST · Surrey

    Ages 5–10

    • KS226%
    • Absence9.5%
    • FSM26.0%

    1.2 miles away

  • Weyfield Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Guildford · GU1 1QJ · Surrey

    Ages 4–11

    • KS260%
    • Absence7.5%
    • FSM43.9%

    1.8 miles away

  • Pewley Down Infant School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Guildford · GU1 3PT · Surrey

    Ages 4–7

    • Absence4.3%
    • FSM10.0%

    1.9 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Louisa Dormer
Telephone
01483561501
Website
http://www.merrow.surrey.sch.uk

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