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Shalford Infant School

Academy converter · Guildford · GU4 8BY

Ages 2–7 · 90 pupils · Surrey

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Ofsted

Good

Overall absence

3.3%

Admissions demand

0.88 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-02-07

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 absence3.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)6.5%
Unauthorised0.9%
Authorised absence
2.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
62

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

0.88 · Often has places

1st preferences

23

Places offered

27

1st-preference offers

23

Total preferences (any rank)
73
Preferred offers (top 3)
26
Applications from outside LA
0
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 fill100%

90 pupils · 90 places

Pupils on roll
90
Boys / girls
44 / 46
School capacity
90
Capacity fill
90 / 90 (100%)
Free school meals
10.8%
FSM pupils
8
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: LEARNING PARTNERS ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
LEARNING PARTNERS ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
LEARNING PARTNERS ACADEMY TRUST
Headteacher
Mrs Michelle Dutton

Location

Address
Shalford Infant School, Station Row, Shalford
Postcode
GU4 8BY
Town
Guildford
County
Surrey
Local authority
Surrey
District
Guildford
Constituency
Godalming and Ash
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 academy converter (primary), Ages 2–7, in Guildford, Surrey, 90 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 10.8%.

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.

Compare with theseAll in GuildfordNear GU4

  • Tillingbourne Junior School

    Academy converter · Primary

    Guildford · GU4 8NB · Surrey

    Ages 7–11

    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM16.4%

    1.0 miles away

  • Pewley Down Infant School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Guildford · GU1 3PT · Surrey

    Ages 4–7

    • Absence4.3%
    • FSM10.0%
    • Demand1.00

    1.3 miles away

  • Sandfield Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Guildford · GU1 4DT · Surrey

    Ages 4–11

    • KS268%
    • Absence4.2%
    • FSM17.7%
    • Demand1.23

    1.7 miles away

  • Loseley Fields Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Godalming · GU7 3TB · Surrey

    Ages 4–11

    • KS255%
    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM25.6%
    • Demand1.00

    2.0 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Michelle Dutton
Telephone
01483562143
Website
http://www.shalford.surrey.sch.uk

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