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Northmead Junior School

Academy converter · Guildford · GU2 9ZA

Ages 7–11 · 352 pupils · Surrey

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Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

59%

Overall absence

5.6%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2022-10-18

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)59%
Higher standard (RWM)11%
Avg scaled score — reading
106.0
Avg scaled score — maths
107.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
107.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence5.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)15.5%
Unauthorised1.1%
Authorised absence
4.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.1%
Enrolments in measure
368

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 fill98%

352 pupils · 360 places

Pupils on roll
352
Boys / girls
181 / 171
School capacity
360
Capacity fill
352 / 360 (98%)
Free school meals
19.9%
FSM pupils
70
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 7–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: LEARNING PARTNERS ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
LEARNING PARTNERS ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
LEARNING PARTNERS ACADEMY TRUST
Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Carrington

Location

Address
Grange Road
Postcode
GU2 9ZA
Town
Guildford
County
Surrey
Local authority
Surrey
District
Guildford
Constituency
Guildford
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Resourced provision
SEN unit
SEN unit places
15 on roll / 15 capacity

Local context

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

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 7–11, in Guildford, Surrey, 352 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, special school. Free school meals: 19.9%. SEN provision includes: SLCN - Speech, language and Communication.

Open schools in Guildford
49
Primary schools in Guildford
29
Academies among open schools in Guildford
57% (28)
Open schools in GU2
13
Primary in GU2
7
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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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Carrington
Telephone
01483529870
Website
http://www.northmead.surrey.sch.uk

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