Stoughton Infant School, Guildford
Stoughton Infant School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 7 in Guildford, part of Learning Partners Academy Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023. It was 97% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Surrey (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Stoughton Infant School in detail
Getting a place at Stoughton Infant School
For September 2026 entry, 78 families put Stoughton Infant School as their first choice and 177 named it as one of their preferences, for 87 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Stoughton Infant School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Stoughton Infant School are Northmead Junior School (0.2 miles, Good, 70% reading, 68% maths); St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (0.6 miles, 87% reading, 88% maths); Weyfield Primary Academy (0.7 miles, Good, 90% reading, 87% maths); and Guildford Grove Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 66% reading, 68% maths).
Northmead Junior SchoolSt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolWeyfield Primary AcademyGuildford Grove Primary School
The trust
Stoughton Infant School is one of 17 schools run by Learning Partners Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 64% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
15.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
Staffing
Stoughton Infant School had 18 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Guildford Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is North Road (opposite), 70 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 184 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Surrey (76), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
Stoughton Infant School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Stoughton Infant School are Christ's College, Guildford (0.3 miles); Kings College Guildford (1.1 miles); Guildford County School (1.5 miles); and George Abbot School (1.8 miles).
Christ's College, GuildfordKings College GuildfordGuildford County SchoolGeorge Abbot School
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Early years.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
15.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
30.0
Avg class size
28.5
Infant (KS1)
7
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Stoughton Infant School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Stoughton Infant School.
- KOOSA Kids Holiday Club at Northmead Junior School, Guildford340m away · Not yet graded
- Seren Kids Rydes Hill1000m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Stoughton Infant School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Surrey's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Stoughton Infant School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Stoughton Infant School is in Surrey; for families living there:
- Surrey's school travel policy: Travel Assistance Policy for under 16s
- How to apply: Apply online for under 16 travel help
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 26
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 26 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 23 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Surrey is 13 (the median across 521 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Stoughton Infant School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
262 pupils
270 places
8 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Guildford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Guildford
Across Surrey council
Places available
13,004
Applications
11,426
Got 1st preference
89.8%
Got preferred school
98.7%
All primary applications across Surrey council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
41
SEN Support
15
EHC Plans
19.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
294
Total Pupils
152
Boys
142
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
18
Teachers
16.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,891
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,383
Per pupil
£1560k
Total funding
£52k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.5%
Overall absence
12.2%
Persistent absence
180
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Stoughton Infant School
Questions parents ask about Stoughton Infant School
What is Stoughton Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Stoughton Infant School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2010 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Stoughton Infant School?
No fixed boundary. When Stoughton Infant School is oversubscribed, Surrey allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Stoughton Infant School?
Stoughton Infant School was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Stoughton Infant School?
Classes at Stoughton Infant School average 30 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Stoughton Infant School?
Stoughton Infant School has around 294 pupils on roll. 15% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Stoughton Infant School?
5.5% of sessions were missed at Stoughton Infant School in 2024/25. 12.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Stoughton Infant School?
Apply through Surrey's coordinated admissions process, naming Stoughton Infant School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Stoughton Infant School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Stoughton Infant School: KOOSA Kids Holiday Club at Northmead Junior School, Guildford (340m away, registered, not yet graded) and Seren Kids Rydes Hill (1km away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Stoughton Infant School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 26 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 23 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Surrey is 13 (the median across 521 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Stoughton Infant School?
Stoughton Infant School is at Stoughton Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 9ZT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)