Prior Heath Infant School, Camberley
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Prior Heath Infant School excels at creating an inclusive, family-like community where every child feels valued and supported. The school's phonics teaching is consistent and effective, helping most pupils meet reading standards by the end of Year 2. Staff know families well and respond quickly with pastoral support, making Prior Heath a warm and welcoming place where attendance is excellent and pupils are keen to learn.
Key Strengths
- Strong phonics teaching with consistent and effective delivery across the school
- Excellent attendance rates above national figures with low persistent absence
- Warm, caring relationships between staff and pupils with strong pastoral support
- Effective inclusion systems that identify and support pupils with additional needs
- Well-designed early years curriculum that prepares children well for Year 1
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum delivery is not yet consistently embedded - activities are often too open-ended with unclear expectations
- Limited opportunities for pupils to practise and secure basic skills such as writing and transcription
- Not all pupils, including some with SEND, are achieving as well as they could
- Expectations for pupils with special educational needs and those who are disadvantaged are sometimes variable
- Misconceptions are not always addressed quickly enough during lessons
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has an open and positive culture of safeguarding with all legal requirements met, ensuring pupils are safe and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs, STEM club, trips, school council roles, energy monitor roles, charity events, visits to nearby care home
Prior Heath Infant School is a welcoming and inclusive community where pupils enjoy coming to school and feel well cared for. The school has established effective systems for safeguarding, attendance, and behaviour, though curriculum delivery and achievement levels need strengthening.
At a Glance
1.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
30.0
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
6
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
178 pupils
180 capacity
2 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Camberley
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Camberley
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)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.91942%
Overall absence
5.78512%
Persistent absence
121
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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