Camelsdale Primary School
School Road, Camelsdale, Haslemere, GU27 3RNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Camelsdale Primary School is a primary school in Haslemere for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 332 schools in West Sussex. It ranks 3rd of 4 primary schools in Haslemere. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 December 2018, report published 13 January 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 April 2024
The staff have embedded a warm sense of community in this caring and inclusive school. All are welcome. The 'Camelsdale Way' is at the heart of daily life in school from Reception upwards. One pupil said, 'Our school is how we want it to be: The Camelsdale Way, a happy school where all children are kind and friendly.' Older pupils look after younger ones. For example, pupils in Year 5 are 'Panda Pals' to children in Reception. They play with the children at lunchtime and write them letters in the summer holiday before they start to welcome them to their new school. Pupils behave well. They are eager and enthusiastic to learn. Pupils are proud to be part of the school and reflect the high expectations that the school has for them. Pupils are polite and respectful towards adults and each other. There is a calm and purposeful atmosphere throughout the school. Pupils know that they can talk to any adult if they have a worry or concern. This helps them to feel safe. The school encourages pupils to develop a sense of responsibility. Staff provide all pupils with the opportunity to undertake roles in school to help each other. For example, pupils in Year 2 take turns to raise the school flag each morning, while pupils in Year 4 are responsible for recycling in the school. Pupils on the school council receive training about how to be an effective school councillor and enjoy an annual trip to Chichester Council Chambers. Pupils value and appreciate these leadership opportunities.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not use assessment effectively to check if pupils understand and are keeping up. They do not always correct pupils' misconceptions. This means that pupils develop gaps in their knowledge which are not addressed quickly enough. Leaders should ensure that assessment is further refined so that teachers make appropriate checks on what pupils need to know and remember. This will enable teachers to identify and provide support for pupils who are at risk of falling behind.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
215 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Camelsdale Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shottermill Infant School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Shottermill Junior School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| St Bartholomew's CofE Aided Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 68% met the expected standard |
| Amesbury School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| St Ives School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Palmer
- Phone
- 01428642177
- Address
- School Road, Camelsdale, Haslemere, GU27 3RN
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- URN
- 125821
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.