SchoolScoresShere CofE Aided Infant School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 2 to 7 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Gomshall Lane, Shere, Guildford, GU5 9HB
01483 202198 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 1 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
49 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Guildford comparisons use the 15 of its 29 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 14 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 | Guildford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 7th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Guildford. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 6th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Guildford. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 11th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Guildford. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 12 parents whose child had been bullied 9th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Guildford. Higher than 36% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 57% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 35 parents who had raised a concern Joint 7th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Guildford. Higher than 76% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 90% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 7th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Guildford. Higher than 72% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%said yes | 94% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 98%). 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. Guildford figures pool parents at the Guildford 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
No test or exam results have been published for this school yet.
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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 14 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 14 |
| Of those, offered a place | 14 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 33 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 23rd highest of 29 state primary schools in Guildford. Higher than 6% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.0% | 15.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 29th highest of 29 state primary schools in Guildford. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 4.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 29 state primary schools in Guildford. Higher than 97% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 30.0% | 13.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 20th highest of 29 state primary schools in Guildford. Higher than 45% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.0% | 17.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 29 state primary schools in Guildford. Lower than 92% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 6th lowest of 29 state primary schools in Guildford. Lower than 89% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 10.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 20th lowest of 29 state primary schools in Guildford. Lower than 36% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.0 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 24th lowest of 29 state primary schools in Guildford. Lower than 19% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 28th highest of 29 state primary schools in Guildford. Higher than 3% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 12.5 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 25th highest of 29 state primary schools in Guildford. Higher than 5% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 7.2 | 10.8 | 10.6 |
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.
Nearby primary schools
- Peaslake Free School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Chilworth CofE (Aided) Infant School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Shere CofE Aided Infant School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 1 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
Would parents recommend Shere CofE Aided Infant School?
96% of the 49 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Shere CofE Aided Infant School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Shere CofE Aided Infant School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 14 families put Shere CofE Aided Infant School as their first choice for 14 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 14 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 125246.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.