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Witley CofE Controlled Infant School

Witley CofE Controlled Infant School

Waverley, GU8 5PNPrimary School·Ages 5-7
Goodby Ofsted

99%

Capacity

89

Pupils

3.9x

Demand

About Witley CofE Controlled Infant School

Witley CofE Controlled 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 89 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 90 places).

Ofsted has rated Witley CofE Controlled Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Helen Szczepanski, it falls under Surrey local authority.

Witley CofE Controlled Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 62 applications for 16 places, making it 3.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 13 were first-preference applications.

Witley CofE Controlled Infant School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 90% recommending the school (69 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Witley CofE Controlled Infant School include Art Studios, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Library, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Rounders, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Choir, Gardening, Coding and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 1.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Waverley, Witley CofE Controlled 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressChurch Lane, Godalming, Waverley, GU8 5PN
HeadteacherHelen Szczepanski
Local AuthoritySurrey
Number of Pupils89
Free School Meals (FSM)1.1%
School Capacity89 / 90 (99% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Mar 2025
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (20 Mar 2025): Standards maintained

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 20 Apr 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Ofsted Parent View

69 responses

Would Recommend This School

90%Excellent
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
Bullying dealt with
7%
Concerns dealt with
52%
SEND support
58%
Strengths95%+ agree
Feels safeAware of curriculumSubject rangeClubs & activities

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

7
Art StudiosGymnasiumICT SuitePlaying FieldsMusic RoomsLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

TennisAthleticsRoundersCricketCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubChoirGardeningCodingDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

16

Applications

62

High Demand

Competitive - many more applications than places available

Applications to places ratio3.9x
0x1x2x3x5x+

13 families put this school as their 1st choice (21% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Witley CofE Controlled Infant School

Witley CofE Controlled Infant School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01428682420www.witley.surrey.sch.uk

Church Lane, Godalming

Waverley, GU8 5PN

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Church Lane, Godalming

Waverley, GU8 5PN

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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