Boxgrove Primary School
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
Pupil numbers and mix
646 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near Boxgrove Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Merrow Junior School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Burpham Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 80% 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
- Phone
- 01483563701
- 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.