Boxgrove Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding

Boxgrove Lane, Merrow, Guildford, GU1 2TDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Boxgrove Primary School is a primary school in Guildford for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 512 schools in Surrey. It ranks 7th of 16 primary schools in Guildford. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 17 June 2025, report published 21 July 2025

This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.

Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 17 June 2025

When pupils join Boxgrove, they are welcomed into a vibrant, inclusive and aspirational school community. The carefully designed 'Boxgrove journey' underpins every aspect of school life, ensuring pupils benefit from a wealth of enriching experiences. The school is ambitious for every pupil. This is clearly realised in how pupils live out the school's values: to be resilient, ambitious and caring. High expectations are set, and pupils rise to them by working hard and achieving well. Pupils are happy at school. They thrive in an environment where their voices are heard and respected. Their ideas shape a rich programme of clubs, trips and wider curriculum opportunities. Leaders work hard to remove barriers so all pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, can take part. Behaviour is exemplary. Pupils help maintain the school's relaxed and respectful culture. For example, they collaborate with leaders to set playground rules. They take on meaningful leadership roles, such as 'learning champions' who support younger pupils' learning and school councillors. Pupils' contributions extend beyond the school. They host events for older local residents and participate in community activities. These opportunities help pupils understand their place in the world. As a result, pupils leave Boxgrove confident, compassionate and well prepared for their next steps.

What the school should improve

  • In some subjects, learning tasks do not build effectively on pupils' prior knowledge. As a result, pupils do not deepen their understanding or develop their skills as well as they could. The school should ensure that tasks are designed so that pupils can apply their previous learning and make consistently strong progress through the curriculum.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

94 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths66%

66%, 4 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths12%

12%, 4 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

646 pupils on roll, with places for 630

Eligible for free school meals6.8%

6.8%, 19.7 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language20.3%

20.3%, 1.3 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support17.3%

17.3%, 2.5 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.9%

3.9%, 2.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Boxgrove Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School0.2 milesOfsted: Good78% met the expected standard
Merrow Junior School0.6 milesOfsted: Good62% met the expected standard
Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School0.7 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School1 mileOfsted: Good73% met the expected standard
Burpham Primary School1 mileOfsted: Outstanding80% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
LEARNING PARTNERS ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Alison Fitch / Mrs Rebecca Stacey
Address
Boxgrove Lane, Merrow, Guildford, GU1 2TD
Local authority
Surrey
URN
140057

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.