Wey Valley College, Guildford
Wey Valley College is an all-through school for pupils aged 5 to 16 in Guildford, part of Inclusive Education Trust.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Wey Valley College in detail
Wey Valley College in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Wey Valley College (WVC) is a Pupil Referral Unit for both primary and secondary students. WVC was established in September 2009, and in January 2016, the Primary PRU that was a separate school was merged with WVC Secondary to form a 5-16 PRU."
Coming up: an open day on Thursday 14 January 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Surrey
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Getting a place at Wey Valley College
Across Surrey, 81% of families were offered their first-choice secondary school for 2026 entry, and 96% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Surrey lodged 519 appeals against secondary school offers; 372 reached a hearing and 57 succeeded (15.3% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Wey Valley College are Kings College Guildford (0.5 miles, Good, Attainment 8 46.8); Christ's College, Guildford (0.9 miles, Good, Attainment 8 41.7); Guildford County School (1.1 miles, Outstanding, Attainment 8 59.2); and George Abbot School (2.2 miles, Good, Attainment 8 60.4).
Kings College GuildfordChrist's College, GuildfordGuildford County SchoolGeorge Abbot School
The trust
Wey Valley College is one of 4 schools run by Inclusive Education Trust, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 6 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 17% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 17% to a further education college and 17% into work.
Who goes there
73.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 19 pupils (100%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Guildford Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Westway (adjacent), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 211 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Surrey (76), as is usual near a town centre.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Wey Valley College are St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (0.2 miles), Stoughton Infant School (0.6 miles), Guildford Grove Primary School (0.6 miles) and Queen Eleanor's Church of England School (0.7 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolStoughton Infant SchoolGuildford Grove Primary SchoolQueen Eleanor's Church of England School
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Outstanding.
Wey Valley College has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in September 2021. Before that, as Wey Valley College (URN 124923), it was rated Outstanding in September 2018.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Wey Valley College changes lives. Pupils flourish in the school's safe, nurturing environment. They want to do well and are eager to please, despite the difficulties they have faced in the past and their anxiety when they first arrive. The school gives pupils the care, support and space to do just that. Pupils have often had a turbulent time in education before joining the school, including, in some cases, permanent exclusion. They speak perceptively about how the school has helped them, saying, 'They understand me', 'They listen', and 'They give me the time I need.'
The school has a calm and friendly atmosphere. Pupils respond very well to consistently high expectations of their learning and behaviour. They treat adults and each other with respect and follow the rules most of the time.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
Leaders and staff share a strong commitment to helping pupils to get back on track and achieve well after a disrupted education. Staff work closely with pupils and parents from the very start to identify the best way forward and to formulate a plan of action for the future. Strong staff morale and effective teamwork contribute to the school's warm and buoyant atmosphere.
Pupils thrive in this school. Extremely well-established procedures ensure strong support for them when they join and leave the school. There are significant improvements in individual pupils' attendance from the time they join Wey Valley.
From Ofsted's June 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
At a Glance
73.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Keep up with Wey Valley College
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Wey Valley College.
- Seren Kids Rydes Hill460m away · Not yet graded
- S4K Home Club - Guildford Grove970m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Wey Valley College from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Wey Valley College 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
- 34
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 8
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 34 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 26 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
9 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
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
43%
Available places
19 pupils
44 places
25 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Guildford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Guildford
Across Surrey council
Places available
12,569
Applications
11,986
Got 1st preference
81.3%
Got preferred school
96.2%
All secondary applications across Surrey council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Outstanding.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
19
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
19
Total Pupils
14
Boys
5
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
1.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£66,375
Mean salary
2026 data
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Wey Valley College
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Questions parents ask about Wey Valley College
What is Wey Valley College's Ofsted rating?
Wey Valley College has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in September 2021. Before that, as Wey Valley College (URN 124923), it was rated Outstanding in September 2018.
What is the catchment area for Wey Valley College?
No fixed boundary. When Wey Valley College is oversubscribed, Surrey allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Wey Valley College?
Wey Valley College has around 19 pupils on roll. 74% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Wey Valley College?
Apply through Surrey's coordinated admissions process, naming Wey Valley College on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does Wey Valley College have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Wey Valley College: Seren Kids Rydes Hill (460m away, registered, not yet graded) and S4K Home Club - Guildford Grove (970m 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 Wey Valley College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 34 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 26 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 9 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 Wey Valley College?
Wey Valley College is at Southway, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 8AA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)