Heather Ridge Infant School

About Heather Ridge Infant School

Heather Ridge Infant School in Surrey Heath was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, a change from the Outstanding rating it held in its previous inspection in 2009. The school is a state primary for children aged 2 to 7, with a mixed intake and no religious character. With 168 pupils on roll against a capacity of 180, it is a relatively small infant school. The most telling academic metric for a school of this age range is the Early Years Foundation Stage profile, and here Ofsted rated the early years provision as Good, down from Outstanding previously. This is the single most informative exam-related data point available, as formal SATs do not apply until Key Stage 2, which pupils at this school will sit after moving on to junior school. The school’s headteacher is Sarah Elliott-Hammond, and it offers nursery provision for the youngest children.

Academically, the school’s Ofsted breakdown shows a consistent Good rating across all areas: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management all scored 2 on the inspection scale. The early years provision, which covers the Reception year, also scored Good. While the school does not publish Key Stage 2 results because its pupils leave at age 7, the local authority average for Key Stage 2 attainment in Surrey is 66, and the school’s feeder junior schools will be where those outcomes are measured. Heather Ridge is not among the top-ranked primary schools in Surrey, which include South Farnham School, The Raleigh School, and Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School, but it sits within a local authority where 33 out of 298 primary schools hold an Outstanding rating. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Connaught Junior School, 3.2 km away.

The school offers a range of facilities including an ICT suite, sports hall, forest school, art studios, gymnasium, playing fields, and a chapel. Sports on offer include athletics, tennis, football, and dance, while clubs extend to drama, choir, science club, eco club, art club, and chess. For families with children who have additional needs, the school provides support for social, emotional and mental health, speech, language and communication, autistic spectrum disorder, and other difficulties or disabilities. Admission data for the 2025/26 intake shows the school is oversubscribed: 148 applications were received for 56 places, with 41 first-preference offers made, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.64. This suggests strong local demand, and families considering Heather Ridge should be prepared for a competitive application process. It is best suited to those seeking a small, community-focused infant school with a broad range of enrichment activities and a clear SEND support framework.

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