Puttenham CofE Infant School

About Puttenham CofE Infant School

Puttenham CofE Infant School sits in a strong local context — Surrey’s average Key Stage 2 score for primary schools is 66, but this school doesn’t serve Key Stage 2 pupils at all, as it only takes children from age 5 to 7. That makes direct headline comparisons tricky, but what stands out is how the school performs on the measures it does have. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, it was rated Good overall, with Outstanding marks for early years provision, personal development, and behaviour and attitudes. That’s a notably strong showing for a small infant school, especially given that only 33 out of 298 primary schools in Surrey currently hold an Outstanding rating. The school’s previous inspection in 2009 gave it an Outstanding overall, so the 2022 result represents a slight dip in overall effectiveness, but the early years provision has held its Outstanding grade across both inspections.

Academically, the picture is positive but limited by the school’s age range. With no Key Stage 2 SATs data to compare against the Surrey average of 66, the best available measure is the Ofsted breakdown. The quality of education is rated Good, while early years provision is Outstanding — a strong foundation for the youngest pupils. The school is small, with just 80 pupils against a capacity of 90, and only 5% of children are eligible for free school meals, which is well below the national average and suggests a relatively affluent intake. Behaviour and attitudes are rated Outstanding, and personal development also gets the top grade, which points to a calm, supportive environment where children are well looked after. For parents focused on early years outcomes, this school’s data suggests it delivers well above expectations for its phase.

The school is oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 70 applications for 30 places, with 33 first-preference applications and 27 first-preference offers. That’s a ratio of 2.33 applicants per place, so securing a spot is competitive. Facilities include an ICT suite, sports hall, sensory room, gymnasium and chapel, and the school offers a range of sports and clubs such as art, gardening, film and drama. SEND provision covers social, emotional and mental health needs, plus speech, language and communication support. This is a Church of England school in Guildford, so it will particularly suit families who value a faith-based infant setting with strong early years provision, good behaviour standards, and a broad range of activities despite its small size. The lack of nursery provision or a sixth form means it’s purely for infant-age children, so parents will need to plan for a transition at age 7.

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