Pewley Down Infant School
Semaphore Road, Guildford, GU1 3PTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Pewley Down Infant School is a primary school in Guildford for ages 4 to 7. It is one of the 512 schools in Surrey. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 9 July 2024, report published 15 September 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 9 July 2024
Pupils describe their time here as 'joyful' and talk about how kind and helpful their classmates are. This positivity comes from pupils' commitment to the school's values, which are at the heart of the school's work. Staff are exceptionally ambitious for what pupils should learn and achieve. The school is meticulous about removing any barriers to pupils' progress. As a result, pupils' standards of attainment are very high. Throughout the school year, pupils take part in a bespoke programme of activities and experiences. These 'Fluffy Fridays' provide pupils with enjoyable sporting and creative challenges. This helps them learn to cooperate and build their self-esteem. The school makes sure that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access and benefit fully from this provision. From the outset of children's time in early years, the school helps children to develop independence and confidence. Staff teach them about being patient and expressing their emotions. Clear routines and expectations help to ensure that children are attentive and inquisitive. Pupils sustain their enthusiasm for learning across the school. As a result, the atmosphere in classrooms is focused and abuzz with learning.
Pupil numbers and mix
180 pupils on roll, with places for 180
Schools near Pewley Down Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Sandfield Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| St Nicolas' Church of England Infant School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Boxgrove Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 66% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Vicky Ellis
- Phone
- 01483570038
- Address
- Semaphore Road, Guildford, GU1 3PT
- Local authority
- Surrey
- URN
- 136755
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.