St Andrew's Church of England Infant School
94%
Capacity
85
Pupils
4.3x
Demand
About St Andrew's Church of England Infant School
St Andrew's Church of England Infant School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Waverley community, welcoming children from age 5 to 7. The school has 85 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 90 places).
Ofsted has rated St Andrew's Church of England Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jayne Venables, it falls under Surrey local authority.
St Andrew's Church of England Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 129 applications for 30 places, making it 4.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
St Andrew's Church of England Infant School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 98% recommending the school (56 responses).
On-site facilities at St Andrew's Church of England Infant School include Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Forest School, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Gymnastics, Swimming, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Film Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Waverley, St Andrew's Church of England Infant School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Upper Church Lane, Farnham, Waverley, GU9 7PW |
| Headteacher | Jayne Venables |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Number of Pupils | 85 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.1% |
| School Capacity | 85 / 90 (94% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Jun 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (3 Jun 2025): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 14 Feb 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
56 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
129
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (16% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Upper Church Lane, Farnham
Waverley, GU9 7PW
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