SchoolScoresLightwater Village Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of GLF SCHOOLS
Badger Drive, Lightwater, GU18 5TS
01276 473972 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 16 November 2011. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 22 February 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
91 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Surrey comparisons use the 152 of its 296 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 144 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 149th highest of 152 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 146th highest of 152 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 6% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 152nd highest of 152 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 1% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 51% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 34 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 112th highest of 125 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 14% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 38% | 55% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 75 parents who had raised a concern 146th highest of 149 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 5% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 56% | 83% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 152nd highest of 152 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 0% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 40%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Surrey figures pool parents at the Surrey schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
62 pupils in this year group.
66% — about the same as the Surrey average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 66% | 66% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 81% | 80% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 74% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 84% | 78% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Surrey. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 208th highest of 296 state primary schools in Surrey. Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.2% | 15.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 52nd highest of 296 state primary schools in Surrey. Higher than 87% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.9% | 4.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 133rd highest of 296 state primary schools in Surrey. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.3% | 13.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 215th highest of 296 state primary schools in Surrey. Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.3% | 17.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 196th lowest of 296 state primary schools in Surrey. Lower than 39% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 159th lowest of 296 state primary schools in Surrey. Lower than 53% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.2% | 10.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 224th lowest of 296 state primary schools in Surrey. Lower than 20% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.1 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 246th lowest of 296 state primary schools in Surrey. Lower than 15% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 18th highest of 295 state primary schools in Surrey. Higher than 93% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 25.4 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 146th highest of 296 state primary schools in Surrey. Higher than 53% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.9 | 10.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 31st highest of 273 state primary schools in Surrey. Higher than 89% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 29.5% | 15.9%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Lightwater Village Infant School and Nursery 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- Connaught Junior School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bagshot Infant School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023
- Windlesham Village Infant School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Pine Ridge Infant School and Nursery 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), improved significantly 2025
- Heather Ridge Infant School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Cordwalles Junior School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Crawley Ridge Infant School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Crawley Ridge Junior School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Trinity CofE Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Lightwater Village Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Lightwater Village Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 16 November 2011. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 22 February 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Lightwater Village Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Lightwater Village Junior School?
40% of the 91 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Lightwater Village Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 142426.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.