Normandy Village School, Guildford

In its own words: "Normandy Village School is a single form entry (one class per year) based in the Surrey countryside, approximately 5 miles from Guildford. The original Victorian school building dates from 1879. Significant extensions have been added over the years, including new classrooms and the school hall, as well as the development of the school grounds."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I am delighted to welcome you to Normandy Village School, where we are committed to ensuring all children thrive and reach their fullest potential. We strive daily to provide a safe, inclusive and high-quality education where no child is left behind."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, judo, drama and choir.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.

Coming up: an admissions event on Thursday 5 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 88% of Year 6 pupils at Normandy Village School reached the expected standard in reading and 96% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 79% in Surrey and 77% and 75% across England.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 35 families put Normandy Village School as their first choice and 89 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 9 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Normandy Village School are Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 90% reading, 90% maths); Shawfield Primary School (1.7 miles, Good, 77% reading, 62% maths); Walsh CofE Junior School (2 miles, 38% reading, 44% maths); and Walsh CofE Infant School (2 miles).

Normandy Village School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

Normandy Village 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.

16.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 6.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 16 pupils (8.2%) received SEN support and 7 (3.6%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

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

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Church (opposite), 100 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 14 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Surrey (76).

In 2024/25, Normandy Village School issued 18 suspensions, 9.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 2 permanent exclusions.