Wey Valley College
Southway, Guildford, GU2 8AAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Wey Valley College is an alternative provision school in Guildford for ages 5 to 16. It is one of the 512 schools in Surrey. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in September 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 September 2018, report published 4 November 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 June 2024
Wey Valley College changes lives. Pupils flourish in the school's safe, nurturing environment. They want to do well and are eager to please, despite the difficulties they have faced in the past and their anxiety when they first arrive. The school gives pupils the care, support and space to do just that. Pupils have often had a turbulent time in education before joining the school, including, in some cases, permanent exclusion. They speak perceptively about how the school has helped them, saying, 'They understand me', 'They listen', and 'They give me the time I need.' The school has a calm and friendly atmosphere. Pupils respond very well to consistently high expectations of their learning and behaviour. They treat adults and each other with respect and follow the rules most of the time. Staff support pupils with care, good humour and a commitment to helping each to do well. Pupils feel comfortable and valued as a result. They discover new interests, gain valuable qualifications and are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage of education or for future employment. Well-established and thorough procedures provide highly effective support for pupils when the time comes to leave. Pupils do so with renewed self- belief and plans for the future.
Pupil numbers and mix
19 pupils on roll, with places for 44
Schools near Wey Valley College
| School | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| The Hope Service | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding |
| North West Surrey Short Stay School | 5 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard |
| Rowhill School | 8 miles | Ofsted: Inadequate |
| Great Park School | 12 miles | Ofsted: Good |
| Thamesfield College | 12 miles | Ofsted: Good |
School details
- School type
- Academy alternative provision converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- INCLUSIVE EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 5 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mrs Amy Smith
- Phone
- 01483518212
- Address
- Southway, Guildford, GU2 8AA
- Local authority
- Surrey
- URN
- 148124
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.