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Inspected November 2024

Valley End CofE Infant School

Woking

Higham's Lane, Valley End, GU24 8TB

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Latest report · November 2024

Valley End CofE Infant School is an ambitious and happy learning environment where pupils achieve exceptionally well across a meticulously designed curriculum. Inspectors found the school to be outstanding in all assessed areas, including quality of education, behavior, and early years provision. Pupils demonstrate exemplary conduct, embodying the school's golden rules with care and respect.

Strengths

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  • Expertly delivered phonics instruction leading to highly positive reading outcomes.
  • A meticulously designed and well-sequenced curriculum that builds knowledge from Reception onwards.
  • Exceptional support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

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  • The range of pupil leadership roles such as reading buddies and singing leaders.
  • Activities included in the 'pupil passports' for building character and readiness.
  • How the school incorporates community visitors from various religious and cultural backgrounds.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, supported by an open and positive culture that prioritizes the interests of all pupils.

Leadership

Leadership is considered outstanding, with all levels of management working seamlessly and staff feeling valued and motivated by the school's vision.

Inspection highlights

Outstanding quality of education
Exemplary behavior and attitudes
Remarkable personal development provision
Expert teaching in phonics and early years

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Performance & attendance

Achievement

KS2 expected standard

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Attendance

Attendance rate

95.1%

Absence rate

4.93%

Persistent absence

9.09%

Published by the Department for Education. · 2024-2025

School at a glance

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PhasePrimary
Age range4–11
Number on roll161
TownWoking
Local authoritySurrey
CountySurrey
Data year2024-2025
Last updatedJune 2026

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Last checked
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Data year
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Inspection date
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