Shere CofE Aided Infant School
Gomshall Lane, Shere, Guildford, GU5 9HBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Shere CofE Aided Infant School is a primary school in Guildford for ages 2 to 7. It is one of the 512 schools in Surrey. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 October 2024, report published 8 December 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- 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 1 October 2024
This welcoming school is at the heart of the local community. Pupils blossom in the nurturing environment. Staff thread the values of friendship and kindness throughout school life. Older and younger pupils socialise and play together happily. The school has high expectations for pupils, including for those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Improvements to the curriculum have enabled pupils to achieve well in most subjects. They are keen to share what they know and remember about their learning. From the start of Nursery, children follow routines very well. Across the school, learning flows without disruption because pupils choose to do what is right. They aspire to earn 'citizen awards' for being kind and helpful or 'stars' for showing good learning. Purposeful experiences, in the local area and beyond, complement pupils' learning. Outdoor education in the forest is a favourite. Pupils not only deepen their understanding of science and geography but also learn the importance of teamwork and safety. Trips to places of interest, such as Windsor Castle, bring the curriculum to life for pupils. Parents and carers are positive about the school. Many commented on how it provides the foundations for pupils to succeed academically and personally.
What the school should improve
- Across the school, some pupils, including some pupils with SEND, do not master accurate letter formation, grammar and punctuation in their written work. This restricts their ability to produce high-quality writing. The school should make sure that staff provide sufficient opportunities for pupils to practise and master early writing skills so pupils can increase their success across the whole curriculum.
- The attendance of a few pupils is too low. As a result, these pupils miss essential learning, which has a negative impact on their education. The school should ensure that its ongoing work with parents improves attendance for all pupils. and
Pupil numbers and mix
53 pupils on roll, with places for 90
Schools near Shere CofE Aided Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peaslake Free School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Chilworth CofE (Aided) Infant School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| Clandon CofE Aided Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 35% met the expected standard |
| Tillingbourne Junior School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Merrow Junior School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Tom Dell
- Phone
- 01483202198
- Address
- Gomshall Lane, Shere, Guildford, GU5 9HB
- Local authority
- Surrey
- URN
- 125246
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.