Best Primary Schools in Guildford
43 primary schools found
Key Facts
- There are 43 primary schools in Guildford, accounting for 38.1% of the total in the area, with a total of 10,728 pupils on roll.
- In Guildford, 95.2% of primary schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, with 5 schools receiving an Outstanding rating and 15 rated Good out of 21 inspected.
- Primary schools in Guildford have a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.84, with spending per pupil at £8,470, compared to the national average of 18.10 and £7,460 respectively.
- At KS2, 56.9% of pupils in Guildford meet the expected standard, with 10.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals and 12.9% experiencing persistent absence.
Barfield Prep School
Guildford, GU10 1PB
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils284
P/T Ratio–
Guildford High School
Guildford, GU1 1SJ
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–19 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1,021
P/T Ratio–
Longacre School
Guildford, GU5 0NQ
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils212
P/T Ratio–
Rydes Hill Preparatory School
Guildford, GU2 8BP
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils153
P/T Ratio–
SC
St Catherine's School
Guildford, GU5 0DF
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils838
P/T Ratio–
Tormead School
Guildford, GU1 2JD
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–18 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils771
P/T Ratio–
Pewley Down Infant School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Guildford, GU1 3PT
State · Primary · Ages 4–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence4.3%
Pupils178
P/T Ratio21.4
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Castle Garden School
Guildford, GU1 3SQ
Independent · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils32
P/T Ratio–
MC
Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School
Ofsted
Good
Guildford, GU4 7EA
State · Primary · Ages 4–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence4.4%
Pupils107
P/T Ratio15.9
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Weyfield Primary Academy
Ofsted
Good
Guildford, GU1 1QJ
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected60%
Absence7.5%
Pupils180
P/T Ratio19.6
Bramley Oak Academy
Ofsted
Good
Guildford, GU5 0BJ
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–11 · Boys
KS2 Expected0%
Absence20.2%
Pupils57
P/T Ratio6.4
Northmead Junior School
Guildford, GU2 9ZA
Academy · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected59%
Absence5.6%
Pupils358
P/T Ratio23.9
Sandfield Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Guildford, GU1 4DT
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected68%
Absence4.2%
Pupils211
P/T Ratio23.4
Queen Eleanor's Church of England School
Guildford, GU2 7SD
Academy · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected70%
Absence4.2%
Pupils342
P/T Ratio23.1
Shalford Infant School
Ofsted
Good
Guildford, GU4 8BY
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence3.3%
Pupils109
P/T Ratio19.8
Stoughton Infant School
Ofsted
Good
Guildford, GU2 9ZT
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence5.3%
Pupils301
P/T Ratio23.9
Bramley CofE Infant School and Nursery
Guildford, GU5 0HX
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence5.7%
Pupils111
P/T Ratio17.1
Wonersh and Shamley Green CofE Aided Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Guildford, GU5 0RT
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected80%
Absence6.0%
Pupils203
P/T Ratio18.5
Burpham Primary School
Guildford, GU4 7LZ
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected63%
Absence4.0%
Pupils431
P/T Ratio24.7
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 43 primary schools in Guildford, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Guildford | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 95% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 57% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 13% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.8:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,470 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.