Normandy Village School
92%
Capacity
193
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Normandy Village School
Normandy Village School is a mixed state primary in Guildford, Surrey, currently operating below its full capacity with 193 pupils against a school capacity of 210. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 15%, a figure that places it above the national average for primary schools, suggesting a more diverse intake than some of its local peers. Demand for places is notably high: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 70 applications for 30 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.33, with 27 of those applications coming as first preferences and 26 first-preference offers made. This level of demand, despite the school’s recent Ofsted rating, indicates strong local reputation or catchment appeal. The school does not have a religious character, and its headteacher is Jonathan Franks.
Academically, the school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2022 rated it Inadequate overall, a significant drop from its previous Good rating in 2012. The breakdown shows serious concerns: quality of education, early years provision, and leadership and management were all graded Inadequate, while personal development and behaviour and attitudes were rated Good. The school’s Key Stage 2 average attainment score is not provided in the data, but the local authority average for KS2 is 66, and the school’s performance would need to be compared against that benchmark. With 33 outstanding schools out of 298 primary schools in Surrey, the local context is competitive, and Normandy Village’s current rating places it among the minority requiring improvement. The school does not have a sixth form or nursery provision.
Facilities include an ICT suite, dining hall, art studios, sensory room, sports hall, playing fields, and a chapel. Sports offered range from athletics and gymnastics to swimming and cricket, and clubs include chess, drama, film club, science club, art club, and choir. The school provides for a range of special educational needs, including dyslexia, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication difficulties, hearing impairment, and autistic spectrum disorder. Given its oversubscription and recent Ofsted rating, this school may suit families who value its specific SEND provisions and broad extracurricular offer, but who are prepared to engage closely with the school’s improvement journey. The high first-preference application rate suggests it remains a popular choice within its catchment.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | School Lane, Guildford, Guildford, GU3 2HS |
| Headteacher | Jonathan Franks |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Number of Pupils | 193 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.0% |
| School Capacity | 193 / 210 (92% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Inadequate
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
70
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
27 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British82.4%
- White (other)5.7%
- Mixed2.5%
- Asian2.0%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
2.78 kmstraight line
Green ring on the map shows the effective catchment for 2026/27. Check your address below.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1
Total schools
1
Oversubscribed
1
Primary
Cutoff distances vary year to year and apply only to applicants who reach the distance criterion. Faith, sibling, and SEND priorities take precedence.
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School Lane, Guildford
Guildford, GU3 2HS
School Lane, Guildford
Guildford, GU3 2HS
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