Guildford Grove Primary School
Southway, Guildford, GU2 8YDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Guildford Grove Primary School is a primary school in Guildford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 512 schools in Surrey. It ranks 14th of 16 primary schools in Guildford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 January 2014, report published 14 February 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 June 2024
Pupils feel valued members of this friendly school community. They look forward to social times when they enjoy playing games and dressing up to act out each other's stories on the outdoor stage. Pupils respect their teachers, who they know want the best for them. Trusted adults help pupils with any concerns. As one parent commented: 'Staff always have children's best interests at heart. The children love being at school. It is an environment where the children love to learn every day'. The Lighthouse Centre, which provides specialist provision for deaf children, is an integral part of the school. Interactions between pupils in this and the main part of the school demonstrate the inclusive culture. British sign language is a shared form of communication used by adults and pupils throughout the school. Pupils are proud of their signing skills, which they anticipate putting to good use as a valuable skill in the future. Pupils behave well around the school and concentrate hard on their learning in lessons. The school has created a positive and kind ethos where pupils feel safe and supported. Adults provide strong role models for the schools' values through their daily interactions with pupils. Staff are proud to be a part of this school, where they work effectively together towards their shared, ambitious vision for pupils.
What the school should improve
- Assessment expectations in some wider curriculum subjects are not yet fully established. As a result, leaders do not routinely know enough about what pupils understand in these subjects. The school should continue to develop a consistent approach to assessment that identifies what each pupil understands and remembers, so that any gaps or misconceptions in their learning are addressed swiftly.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
56 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
339 pupils on roll, with places for 390
Schools near Guildford Grove Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rydes Hill Preparatory School | 0.6 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Queen Eleanor's Church of England School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Onslow Infant School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Wood Street Infant School and Nursery | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- LEARNING PARTNERS ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Rona Mackie
- Phone
- 01483504713
- Address
- Southway, Guildford, GU2 8YD
- Local authority
- Surrey
- URN
- 143373
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.