Fetcham Village Infant School

About Fetcham Village Infant School

Fetcham Village Infant School is a state primary in Mole Valley, Surrey, that is running very close to full capacity with 177 pupils against a maximum of 180. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 6.8%, which is notably low compared with national averages and reflects the relatively affluent local area. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 139 applications for 60 places, making it oversubscribed by a factor of 2.32. Of those, 65 families put it as their first preference, and 59 first-preference offers were made. This level of competition suggests that Fetcham Village Infant School is a popular choice among local parents, particularly those seeking a smaller, community-focused infant setting for children aged 4 to 7.

Academically, the school was last inspected by Ofsted in February 2025, when it was judged Good overall, though the inspection was a graded one that did not assign an overall effectiveness rating. The quality of education was rated Good, as were behaviour and attitudes and leadership and management. Personal development was judged Outstanding, and early years provision was also Good. This represents a change from the previous inspection in 2015, when the school was rated Outstanding across all areas. The parent view survey, conducted between September 2024 and September 2025, is overwhelmingly positive: 99% of respondents would recommend the school, and 98% strongly agreed or agreed that their child is happy. On academic expectations, 93% strongly agreed or agreed that the school has high expectations for their child, and 95% felt their child does well there.

The school offers a solid range of facilities including a library, gymnasium, music rooms, and a chapel, plus outdoor playground and dining hall. Sports provision covers football, cricket, dance, swimming, athletics, cross country, and tennis, while clubs include chess, coding, gardening, art, science, and choir. For children with special educational needs, the school supports specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social and emotional mental health needs, and speech, language and communication needs. However, the parent view data on SEND support is more mixed: only 50% of respondents strongly agreed or agreed that the school gives SEND children the support they need, with 25% unsure and 25% disagreeing. Given the oversubscription, families living close to the school and applying as a first preference will have the best chance of securing a place. This is a school that suits parents who value a strong community feel, high parental satisfaction, and a broad range of activities within a small infant-only setting.

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