Bagshot Infant School

About Bagshot Infant School

Bagshot Infant School, a state primary in Surrey Heath for children aged 4 to 7, sits in a local authority where the average Key Stage 2 attainment score is 66. However, as an infant school, it doesn't take pupils through to KS2, so that headline metric isn't directly applicable here. What does stand out is the school's popularity: for its 42 reception places in the 2025/26 admissions round, it received 92 applications, with 40 of those as first preferences. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 2.19, meaning more than two families applied for every place. The school offered exactly 40 first-preference offers, so virtually every family who put it first got in, but the sheer volume of applications signals strong local demand. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in October 2023, confirmed the school 'remains Good', a rating it has held since its previous graded inspection in 2014, when it was also judged Good overall.

Academically, the picture is shaped by the school's infant-only structure. Ofsted's 2023 inspection rated leadership and management, early years provision, and overall effectiveness all as Good, with early years provision specifically scored at 2 (Good). The previous graded inspection in 2014 had awarded Outstanding for overall effectiveness and leadership, but the current Good rating reflects a consistent standard. With no Key Stage 2 data to compare against the Surrey average of 66, parents should focus on the early years foundation stage profile outcomes, though these aren't detailed in the available data. The school's 163 pupils fill 87% of its 187-capacity building, and 12.3% are eligible for free school meals, slightly below the national average. The headteacher, Katie Aldred, leads a team that Ofsted noted maintains good behaviour and attitudes, though specific behaviour grades weren't published in the latest report.

For families considering Bagshot Infant, the practical picture is strong. The school offers a wide range of facilities including a sensory room, sports hall, gymnasium, ICT suite, and even a chapel, alongside outdoor playgrounds and playing fields. Sports provision covers netball, athletics, swimming, gymnastics, and football, while clubs include choir, book club, chess, and science club. SEND support is comprehensive, with provisions for moderate learning difficulty, social and emotional mental health, speech language and communication, hearing and visual impairments, and a resourced provision. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Connaught Junior School, just 0.4 km away, which may appeal for continuity. This school suits families who value a well-resourced, popular infant setting with strong early years focus and a clear transition path to a nearby outstanding junior school.

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