Scott-Broadwood CofE Infant School

About Scott-Broadwood CofE Infant School

Scott-Broadwood CofE Infant School is a small Church of England primary in Mole Valley, Surrey, with just 64 pupils on roll against a capacity of 90. That leaves roughly a quarter of its spaces unfilled, which is unusual for a state school in this part of the South East. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 20.3%, well above the national average for primary schools, suggesting the school serves a relatively disadvantaged intake compared with many of its Surrey neighbours. Despite that, demand is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 24 applications for 16 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.5 to one. Fourteen of those applications were first-preference choices, and all 14 received offers. So while the school isn't bursting at the seams, it clearly holds appeal for local families who prioritise it above other options.

Academically, the school's most recent Ofsted inspection in 2017 rated it Good overall, with leadership and management also judged Good. That's a notable improvement from its previous graded inspection in 2013, when it was rated Requires Improvement. The earlier 2010 inspection had also graded the school Requires Improvement, so the upward trajectory is clear. However, the data doesn't include any KS2 SATs results for Scott-Broadwood, so it's impossible to compare its academic performance against the Surrey local authority average of 66% reaching the expected standard. Given the school's high FSM intake and small cohort, any published results would need careful interpretation. The school's facilities are decent for an infant school: it has a library, music rooms, a sports hall, playing fields, a chapel, and a Forest School programme. Clubs include gardening, art, film, book and chess, which suggests a broad enrichment offer despite the small size.

The school provides for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs, as well as speech, language and communication needs, which aligns with its higher-than-average FSM population. There's no nursery provision, so children join in Reception at age four and leave after Year 2, moving on to a junior school. The oversubscription data shows that while the school is popular, it's not among the most competitive in Surrey — the top-performing primaries in the county, like South Farnham School and The Raleigh School, have far higher demand. Scott-Broadwood would suit families who value a small, church-affiliated setting with strong pastoral support and a focus on early years enrichment, particularly those whose children might benefit from the SEND provisions on offer. Its location in Mole Valley means it sits within commuting distance of London, but the school itself has a distinctly local, village-school feel.

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