Busbridge Infant School, Godalming
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school excels at creating a safe, nurturing environment where all children thrive academically and personally. Reading is a strong priority with innovative approaches like mystery readers, and pupils develop deep knowledge through a well-designed curriculum with meaningful real-world connections. The school provides excellent support for pupils with additional needs, ensuring they access the same ambitious learning as their peers.
Key Strengths
- Pupils show exemplary behaviour and are enthusiastic, confident learners who achieve highly -
- Reading is a priority with well-trained staff delivering phonics expertly and pupils developing fluency and accuracy -
- Teachers skilfully use questioning to check understanding and swiftly address misconceptions -
- Pupils with SEND receive tailored support and have access to the same ambitious curriculum as their peers -
- Leadership at all levels is committed to excellence with strong support from trustees and governors
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with staff creating an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
School councillors, eco-leaders, woodland school area, theatre visits, science week projects, VE Day celebrations, farm visits, tennis, parachute games, reading clubs, climbing wall, skipping activities, daily dash, breakfast club, after-school club
Busbridge Infant School is an outstanding school where pupils flourish in a safe and nurturing environment, benefiting from a rich, well-structured curriculum and exemplary behaviour. The school has made a remarkable transformation since its predecessor was judged inadequate in 2021.
At a Glance
1.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
173 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
26.8
Avg class size
26.8
Infant (KS1)
6
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute Calculator
Find out if this school is reachable from your home - before you apply
What are my chances?
Enter your postcode to estimate your probability of getting a place.
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
172 pupils
180 capacity
8 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Godalming
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Godalming
Admissions Demand - Surrey
Places available
13,213
Applications
12,004
Got 1st preference
88.4%
Got preferred school
98.3%
Primary admissions across Surrey (2025/26)
Inspection History
House Prices
Moving into the catchment? See what homes near this school actually cost
SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.01061%
Overall absence
2.94118%
Persistent absence
102
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Reviews
No reviews yet - be the first to leave one.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Busbridge Infant School
Nearby Schools
Do you work at this school?
Claim your profile free to get a verified badge, update your contact details, and see how many parents are viewing your page.