Witley CofE Controlled Infant School
Church Lane, Witley, Godalming, GU8 5PNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Witley CofE Controlled Infant School is a primary school in Godalming for ages 4 to 7. It is one of the 512 schools in Surrey. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 March 2015, report published 20 April 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 March 2025
Pupils thoroughly enjoy coming to Witley. They beam with happiness. Pupils strive to 'learn, love and flourish together'. Pupils become confident and well-rounded future citizens of their own community and the world beyond. The school has high expectations for what pupils will learn. Pupils work hard in class and do their best. As a result, the vast majority of pupils leave the school ready for key stage 2. The school provides high levels of care. Children in the Reception Year quickly settle into school life. Children are taught how to behave well and to consider the feelings of others. Pupils are polite and show respect for one another. As a result, pupils across the school play very well together. They feel safe and secure. Pupils are confident about the trusted people they can go to if they are worried about something. They know adults will help them if they need it. Pupils benefit from many exciting activities, including special visitors and events, that enrich their experience of school. For example, craft and music clubs enable them to develop their creative talents. Pupils understand the roles they can take on in the community. They strive to make a positive difference, such as to the environment, and ensure that everyone feels welcome in their school.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the school has not clarified the building blocks of knowledge that pupils need for subsequent learning. At times, this hinders teachers in designing effective learning activities. Some pupils do not experience the depth of learning that they should. The school should ensure that teachers are clear about the knowledge that pupils should learn and have the necessary expertise to deliver these curriculums effectively.
Pupil numbers and mix
76 pupils on roll, with places for 90
Schools near Witley CofE Controlled Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Barrow Hills School | 0.4 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Milford School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Mark and All Saints Church of England Primary | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 36% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Helen Szczepanski
- Phone
- 01428682420
- Address
- Church Lane, Witley, Godalming, GU8 5PN
- Local authority
- Surrey
- URN
- 125159
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.