Busbridge Infant School, Godalming

In its own words: "Welcome to our wonderful and inclusive school, where every child is valued, respected, and encouraged to achieve their very best. We are proud to celebrate the diverse lives and backgrounds of people living in modern-day Britain, fostering a community built on mutual respect and understanding."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Busbridge Infant School! It is a privilege to lead such a committed staff team and vibrant and nurturing environment where children take their first steps on a lifelong journey of learning. At Busbridge, we are proud to offer a rich and inspiring curriculum that sparks curiosity and supports every child's development across the full breadth of learning."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care.

For September 2026 entry, 72 families put Busbridge Infant School as their first choice and 181 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 14 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Busbridge Infant School are Busbridge CofE Aided Junior School (0.1 miles, Good, 90% reading, 89% maths); St Edmund's Catholic Primary School (0.2 miles, 90% reading, 90% maths); Moss Lane School (0.9 miles, Good); and Godalming Junior School (1.1 miles, Good, 78% reading, 78% maths).

Busbridge Infant School is one of 13 schools run by South Farnham Educational Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 95% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

173 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Busbridge Infant School (as of September 2025): 94% would recommend the school, 98% say their child is happy there and 48% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (98%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (48%).

1.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 11.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 31 pupils (18%) received SEN support and 3 (1.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Godalming Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Chestnut Way (adjacent), 100 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Busbridge Infant School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 47 crimes within a mile of the school, most often public order offences, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Surrey (76).

Busbridge Infant School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.