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Scott-Broadwood CofE Infant School

Academy converter · Dorking · RH5 5JX

Ages 4–7 · 55 pupils · Surrey

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Overall absence

5.6%

Admissions demand

1.00 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-03-24

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • 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 absence5.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)13.3%
Unauthorised2.2%
Authorised absence
3.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.2%
Enrolments in measure
45

Absence trend

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

1.00 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

21

Places offered

21

1st-preference offers

21

Total preferences (any rank)
41
Preferred offers (top 3)
21
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 fill61%

55 pupils · 90 places

Pupils on roll
55
Boys / girls
24 / 31
School capacity
90
Capacity fill
55 / 90 (61%)
Free school meals
20%
FSM pupils
11
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 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
Academy trust: THE GOOD SHEPHERD TRUST
Academy trust
THE GOOD SHEPHERD TRUST
Sponsor
The Good Shepherd Trust
Headteacher
Mr James Baguley

Location

Address
The Street, Capel
Postcode
RH5 5JX
Town
Dorking
County
Surrey
Local authority
Surrey
District
Mole Valley
Constituency
Dorking and Horley
Urban/rural
Larger rural: 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 academy converter (primary), Ages 4–7, in Dorking, Surrey, 55 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 20%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Guildford.

Open schools in Dorking
17
Primary schools in Dorking
10
Academies among open schools in Dorking
65% (11)
Open schools in RH5
9
Primary in RH5
4
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 DorkingNear RH5

  • The Weald CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Dorking · RH5 4QW · Surrey

    Ages 7–11

    • KS260%
    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM18.1%

    1.5 miles away

  • Rusper Primary School

    Ofsted: Inadequate

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Horsham · RH12 4PR · West Sussex

    Ages 4–11

    • FSM18.3%

    2.8 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr James Baguley
Telephone
01306711181
Website
www.sbinfant.uk

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