Chilworth CofE (Aided) Infant School, Guildford
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
This caring school welcomes families warmly and ensures every child feels happy and safe. Teachers are passionate about reading and phonics, with most children reading fluently by Year 1. The school offers a rich, ambitious curriculum supported by wonderful outdoor learning, trips and clubs that help children develop confidence, responsibility and a love of learning.
Key Strengths
- Expert teaching of phonics and reading with most pupils reading fluently by end of Year 1 -
- Outstanding early years provision with engaging, play-based learning that captures children's interests -
- Strong focus on personal development including eco warriors, faith ambassadors and playground buddies -
- Staff quickly identify and support pupils with SEND so they achieve well -
- Excellent programme of trips, visits and outdoor learning to build life skills and wider opportunities
Areas for Improvement
- In some recently refined foundation subjects, learning activities don't always match the intended learning well enough, limiting what pupils achieve -
- More consistency needed in designing work across all subjects to help pupils gain deeper understanding and meet the school's ambitious aims
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with staff and pupils reporting trusted adults are always available to support children's worries or concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Extra-curricular clubs, musical events, school trips, visits, outdoor learning opportunities, eco warriors programme, faith ambassadors, playground buddies
Chilworth CofE (Aided) Infant School is a vibrant village school where pupils are nurtured exceptionally well and achieve highly across a broad, ambitious curriculum. The school has been judged as Good for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management, with Outstanding ratings for personal development and early years provision.
At a Glance
11.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
36 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
21.7
Avg class size
21.7
Infant (KS1)
3
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
78%
Available places
70 pupils
90 capacity
20 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Guildford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Guildford
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(6)
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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
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.60083%
Overall absence
15.21739%
Persistent absence
46
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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