Clandon CofE Aided Primary School
The Street, West Clandon, Guildford, GU4 7STOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Clandon CofE Aided Primary School is a primary school in Guildford for ages 5 to 10. It is one of the 512 schools in Surrey. It ranks 15th of 16 primary schools in Guildford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 September 2022, report published 9 November 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 September 2022
Pupils enjoy learning in this welcoming school. They talk with enthusiasm about their work. Staff are ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They support pupils to learn well. Pupils are helped to develop resilience even when they find work challenging. Staff have high expectations of how pupils should behave. Children in Reception swiftly learn the routines which develop their independence, such as when clearing away after lunch. Pupils are respectful to each other and to staff. Leaders provide extra support for pupils to help them make positive behaviour decisions when required. Bullying does happen on occasion, and leaders are quick to sort out concerns effectively. Pupils value the kindness of everyone in the school. They appreciate how staff support and listen to them. This helps them to feel safe. New pupils are welcomed and make friends quickly. One pupil commented that 'everyone is loving and caring'. Leaders provide a variety of experiences. This includes forest school, where pupils learn different skills, including how to use tools safely. Pupils attend a range of clubs such as cooking, dance and archery. They are keen to develop leadership skills by being a member of the school council.
What the school should improve
- Some curriculum thinking in wider subjects needs further refinement. Currently, teachers are not consistently checking that pupils have learned and remembered the essential content. Consequently, they do not always identify gaps in pupils' knowledge. Leaders should continue to develop curriculum planning from Reception to Year 6 so that teachers know what pupils will learn over time.
- Some subject leaders are new to their role. This means they have not had the opportunity yet to check how well pupils are learning. Leaders should ensure that they are equipped with the skills needed to refine curriculum thinking and check how well pupils are learning the key knowledge and skills.
- Some pupils do not attend school regularly enough. This means they are missing out on important learning. Leaders should continue their work to support families so that these pupils' attendance improves.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
17 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
77 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Clandon CofE Aided Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Merrow Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Boxgrove Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 66% met the expected standard |
| Burpham Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 80% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 10
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Tom Dell
- Phone
- 01483222442
- Address
- The Street, West Clandon, Guildford, GU4 7ST
- Local authority
- Surrey
- URN
- 125199
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.