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Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School

Guildford, GU4 7EAPrimaryAges 4–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
24 1st-choice / 26 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School

Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School sits within Surrey, a local authority with 298 primary schools, 33 of which hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. The school itself is rated Good, placing it within the solid middle tier of provision in the county. Among its local peers, the top-performing primary schools by ranking score are South Farnham School (100), The Raleigh School (94), and Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School (93). For families seeking an Outstanding-rated alternative nearby, Burpham Primary School is just 1. 9 kilometres away. Merrow is a small Church of England infant school with 107 pupils on roll, oversubscribed by a ratio of 3. 27 to 1 for its 26 places in the 2025/26 admissions round. It received 85 total applications, with 24 first-preference offers made, indicating strong local demand. The school serves children aged 4 to 7, meaning families will need to plan for a separate junior school transition after Year 2.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressKingfisher Drive, Guildford, Guildford, GU4 7EA
HeadteacherLouisa Dormer
Local AuthoritySurrey
Number of Pupils107
Free School Meals (FSM)13.1%
School Capacity107 / 90 (119% full)

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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.