Peaslake Free School
69%
Capacity
25
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Peaslake Free School
Peaslake Free School is a tiny state primary in Surrey, with just 25 pupils on roll against a capacity of 36, making it one of the smallest schools in the Guildford area. It caters for children aged 4 to 7, so families should be aware that they will need to find a separate school for Key Stage 2. The school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 admissions round, it received 19 applications for just 7 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.71. All 7 first-preference applicants were offered a place, but the remaining 12 families would have been disappointed. The school has no religious character and is mixed gender. While the data does not include a free school meals percentage, the school’s small size and high demand suggest a locally popular option that may suit families who value a very small, community-focused early years setting.
Academically, Peaslake Free School has undergone a notable turnaround. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2025, inspectors judged the school Good across all areas including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision. This is a significant improvement from its previous inspection in September 2022, when the school was rated Requires Improvement overall, with a grade 3 for quality of education, behaviour, and leadership. The school does not publish Key Stage 2 SATs results because its pupils leave at age 7, so there is no direct comparison with the Surrey local authority average of 66% meeting the expected standard. However, the parent view is overwhelmingly positive: 100% of respondents would recommend the school, and 92% strongly agreed that their child is happy there.
The school offers a range of facilities including a music room, ICT suite, sensory room, sports hall, and gymnasium, which is generous for such a small primary. Sports on offer include cross country, swimming, netball, cricket, football, and gymnastics, and there are clubs such as book club, drama, film club, eco club, art club, and science club. For children with special educational needs, the school provides support specifically for speech, language and communication. The school is oversubscribed, so early application is essential. Peaslake Free School will suit families who want a very small, nurturing early years environment with strong parental satisfaction and a clear improvement trajectory, but who are prepared to plan ahead for a separate Year 3 transition.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Colmans Hill, Guildford, Guildford, GU5 9ST |
| Headteacher | Sara Dangerfield |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Number of Pupils | 25 |
| School Capacity | 25 / 36 (69% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Jul 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
26 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed7
19
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
7 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Breakfast club
08:00-08:45
After-school care
15:15-17:30
Source: peaslakefreeschool.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
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 most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British88.0%
- White (other)8.0%
- Mixed4.0%
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
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
6.66 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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Contact Information
Colmans Hill, Guildford
Guildford, GU5 9ST
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