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Inspected June 2024
Latest graded outcome: Good (June 2024)
The Knaphill Lower School
Woking
Chobham Road, Knaphill, GU21 2SX
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Inspection summary
Latest report · June 2024
Latest graded outcome: Good (June 2024)
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The Knaphill Lower School has successfully transition to a 'Good' overall rating after a period of significant change and curriculum revision. Inspectors noted that the school provides an inclusive environment with a strong focus on literacy and emotional security for its pupils.
Strengths
What inspectors noted positively.
- Reading is treated as a high priority and taught expertly from the start of nursery.
- Early years provision offers children a strong start with a sharp focus on vocabulary development.
- A calm atmosphere and high expectations for pupil behaviour are established throughout the school.
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- The ongoing work to address knowledge gaps in subjects that were developed more recently.
- The consistency of curriculum adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- How the school is embedding newly planned wider curriculum subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with pupils demonstrating a clear understanding of how to stay safe in various everyday scenarios.
Leadership
The school has navigated a period of significant change under the headteacher and The Swan Trust, with leaders prioritizing staff development and inclusive school values.
Inspection highlights
Strong sense of belonging
Nursery children get off to a flying start
Expertly checked phonics learning
Inclusive and valued environment
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Performance & attendance
Achievement
KS2 expected standard
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KS2 higher standard
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Attendance
Attendance rate
95.0%
Absence rate
5.03%
Persistent absence
12.39%
Published by the Department for Education. · 2024-2025
School at a glance
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PhasePrimary
Age range4–11
Number on roll183
TownWoking
Local authoritySurrey
CountySurrey
Data year2024-2025
Last updatedJune 2026
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- June 2024
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