West Byfleet Infant School, West Byfleet

In its own words: "Welcome to West Byfleet Infant School, a school that puts children at the centre of our learning community; we look to develop the whole child and our school is one in which every person matters. We always ask children to aspire to 'be the best you can be'."

From the headteacher's welcome: "As an infant school, we understand that these precious early years provide the foundations for a child's future. We are passionate about creating a warm, nurturing and caring environment where every child feels happy, safe, valued and loved. We believe in the importance of play and ensure learning is fun, exciting and magical."

The school runs after-school care.

The school week is 32.5 hours a week.

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 9.30am, an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 9.30am and an open day on Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 9.30am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

For September 2026 entry, 66 families put West Byfleet Infant School as their first choice and 231 named it as one of their preferences, for 84 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to West Byfleet Infant School are West Byfleet Junior School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 80% reading, 82% maths); The Marist Catholic Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 87% reading, 94% maths); New Haw Community Junior School (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 89% reading, 94% maths); and The Grange Community Infant School (0.7 miles, Good).

7.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 28.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (64%), Asian (12%) and Mixed (10%).

In 2026, 31 pupils (11.8%) received SEN support and 8 (3%) 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.

West Byfleet Infant School had 17 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is West Byfleet Rail Station, about 350 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Camphill Court (adjacent), 80 metres away.

In 2024/25, West Byfleet Infant School issued 4 suspensions, 1.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to West Byfleet Infant School are Fullbrook School (0.3 miles) and The Bishop David Brown School (1.1 miles).