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Prior Heath Infant School

Community school · Camberley · GU15 1DA

Ages 4–7 · 178 pupils · Surrey

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Overall absence

4.2%

Admissions demand

1.07 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-01-06

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

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

Overall absence4.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)3.3%
Unauthorised0.7%
Authorised absence
3.5%
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

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.07 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

64

Places offered

60

1st-preference offers

59

Total preferences (any rank)
202
Preferred offers (top 3)
60
Applications from outside LA
2
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill99%

178 pupils · 180 places

Pupils on roll
178
Boys / girls
86 / 92
School capacity
180
Capacity fill
178 / 180 (99%)
Free school meals
1.7%
FSM pupils
3
Gender
Mixed
School type
Community school

Age range

Ages 4–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Community school
Headteacher
Mrs Lindsey Chivers

Location

Address
Prior Road
Postcode
GU15 1DA
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 4–7, in Camberley, Surrey, 178 pupils on roll. Free school meals: 1.7%.

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.

Compare with theseAll in CamberleyNear GU15

  • Crawley Ridge Infant School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Camberley · GU15 2AJ · Surrey

    Ages 2–7

    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM5.8%
    • Demand1.03

    0.7 miles away

  • Crawley Ridge Junior School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Camberley · GU15 2AJ · Surrey

    Ages 7–11

    • KS265%
    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM8.1%

    0.7 miles away

  • Ravenscote Junior School

    Ofsted: Not judged

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    Camberley · GU16 9RE · Surrey

    Ages 7–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence3.6%
    • FSM8.1%

    0.7 miles away

  • Heather Ridge Infant School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Camberley · GU15 1AY · Surrey

    Ages 2–7

    • Absence3.9%
    • FSM4.5%
    • Demand0.90

    0.9 miles away

  • The Grove Primary Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Camberley · GU16 8PG · Surrey

    Ages 4–11

    • KS265%
    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM15.1%
    • Demand1.00

    1.0 miles away

  • Lorraine Infant School & Nursery

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Camberley · GU15 4EX · Surrey

    Ages 2–7

    • Absence7.0%
    • FSM23.6%
    • Demand1.00

    1.1 miles away

  • Lakeside Nursery & Primary Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Camberley · GU16 6LG · Surrey

    Ages 2–11

    • KS247%
    • Absence6.0%
    • FSM20.3%
    • Demand1.00

    1.1 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Lindsey Chivers
Telephone
0127625546
Website
www.priorheathinfant.co.uk/

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