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Inspected February 2023
Latest graded outcome: Good (February 2023)
Shalford Infant School
Guildford
Shalford Infant School, Station Row, GU4 8BY
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Inspection summary
Latest report · February 2023
Latest graded outcome: Good (February 2023)
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Shalford Infant School is a welcoming environment where pupils are confident, inquisitive, and behave well. Leaders have established a broad curriculum and prioritize reading, although the quality of implementation varies across different subjects and within the early years provision.
Strengths
What inspectors noted positively.
- Prioritization of reading through a well-structured phonics programme.
- Effective support and lesson adaptations for pupils with SEND.
- Strong emphasis on school values like empathy and resilience.
Things parents should investigate
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- The consistency of the early years curriculum implementation.
- Why pupil recall and connections between concepts are stronger in some subjects than others.
- The development of subject leadership in newer or less established areas.
Safeguarding
There is a strong culture of safeguarding at the school, where staff are well trained to identify risks and pupils feel safe to share concerns with adults.
Leadership
Leaders and governors share high expectations for all pupils and receive effective support from the trust to sustain school improvements.
Inspection highlights
Pupils describe school values in their own words.
High-quality phonics support for readers.
Successful restorative approach to managing behavior.
Positive feedback from parents regarding workshops.
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Performance & attendance
Achievement
KS2 expected standard
No official data published.
KS2 higher standard
No official data published.
Attendance
Attendance rate
97.1%
Absence rate
2.94%
Persistent absence
3.51%
Published by the Department for Education. · 2024-2025
School at a glance
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PhasePrimary
Age range4–11
Number on roll109
TownGuildford
Local authoritySurrey
CountySurrey
Data year2024-2025
Last updatedJune 2026
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- Last checked
- June 2026
- Data year
- 2024-2025
- Inspection date
- February 2023
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