Onslow Infant School
Powell Close, Onslow Village, Guildford, GU2 7DDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Onslow Infant School is a primary school in Guildford for ages 5 to 7. It is one of the 512 schools in Surrey. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 June 2017, report published 19 July 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 February 2023
Pupils and staff live up to the school's values of 'friendship, respect and responsibility'. These values help pupils to know right from wrong. Pupils are polite and kind towards each other. They behave well. The positive relationships between staff and pupils ensure that learning and playtimes are enjoyable for all. Pupils know about cultures and religions that are different from their own. One pupil, typical of many, commented, 'We're all different and that's good.' Staff ensure that pupils know the difference between bullying and falling out. Pupils say that if another pupil were to be unkind, staff would help them sort it out. Pupils feel safe and happy in school. Parents and carers describe the school as 'nurturing and welcoming'. Pupils value the wider opportunities that are on offer to them. There are a variety of clubs, activities and sports teams. Pupils are proud to attend their school. They are enthusiastic about leadership opportunities, such as being on the school council or 'eco' committee and helping at lunchtime. Staff cater well for pupils' all-round development and nurture their interests and talents. Pupils are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. Adults are ambitious for them. Pupils believe in themselves and work hard.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have not ensured that all staff follow the school's early reading curriculum as intended. As a result, some pupils do not learn to read as well as they should. Leaders need to ensure that all staff receive the training and support that they need to enable them to deliver phonics effectively.
- In a few subjects, leaders have not identified precisely enough the sequence of new content that pupils need to learn. This sometimes means that pupils are not able to build on previous learning well enough. Leaders need to continue their work to refine the curriculum and ensure that they identify and sequence the most important knowledge that pupils need to learn and remember.
Pupil numbers and mix
153 pupils on roll, with places for 180
Schools near Onslow Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Eleanor's Church of England School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Guildford Grove Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| St Nicolas' Church of England Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Rydes Hill Preparatory School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Ms Katherine Donlon
- Phone
- 01483532726
- Address
- Powell Close, Onslow Village, Guildford, GU2 7DD
- Local authority
- Surrey
- URN
- 125067
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.