The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School
Middlemarch, Roke Lane, Witley, Godalming, GU8 5PBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School is a primary school in Godalming for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 512 schools in Surrey. It ranks 3rd of 8 primary schools in Godalming. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 June 2017, report published 20 July 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 January 2023
Pupils are proud to welcome visitors to their happy and caring school. From the playground to the classroom, the atmosphere is friendly, warm and positive. At playtime, girls and boys play football together happily and enjoy keeping active. Some pupils seek a quieter lunchtime. They appreciate the lunchtime cookery and construction toy clubs, where staff provide nurturing support. Expectations for behaviour are consistently high, and pupils rise to meet them. Relationships are respectful. Pupils speak to staff and each other with impeccable politeness. Pupils are not worried about bullying. However, they know what to do if they are worried, and trust staff to help them. One pupil said, 'We are always safe, the adults really care about us.' Every class has an anti-bullying ambassador, who helps their peers to resolve any problems. Music, drama and sport are valued highly. Staff inspire pupils by sharing their musical talents. Pupils are enthused to learn instruments such as the cello, guitar, clarinet and drums. Some pupils have formed bands with their friends. Pupils enjoy preparing and performing class assemblies. Parents speak highly about termly productions to showcase pupils' talents. Pupils love representing their school in events, such as the athletics competition and the badminton festival.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the school's pedagogical approach is not fully embedded. As a result, lesson activities for pupils do not always meet the ambition of the curriculum intentions. Leaders must continue their work to fully embed their curriculum vision, to ensure high-quality teaching and learning in all classes and subjects.
- Some parents feel that communication is not effective. At times, parents are unclear about the wider opportunities on offer or do not understand the support that staff are providing for pupils. Leaders should ensure that communication is always clear, to keep parents fully informed about what is happening in school.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
63 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
304 pupils on roll, with places for 360
Schools near The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow Hills School | 0.3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Witley CofE Controlled Infant School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Milford School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Mark and All Saints Church of England Primary | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 36% met the expected standard |
| St Hilary's School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Hugh Rawson
- Phone
- 01428683071
- Address
- Middlemarch, Roke Lane, Witley, Godalming, GU8 5PB
- Local authority
- Surrey
- URN
- 125200
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.