Clandon CofE Aided Primary School
Guildford, GU4 7ST · Surrey · primary school
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198th of 203 primary schools in Surrey we can score, 296 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.4/10 against 2,671 of them, against 0.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 35.0 · 5 | 40% | 0.20 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Clandon CofE Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 35.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 77 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to help children reach the higher standard in reading and maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing current attainment gaps?
What Ofsted said about Clandon CofE Aided Primary School
Overview
This is a welcoming school where pupils enjoy learning and feel safe. Staff hold high expectations for behaviour and support all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to develop resilience. The school provides a variety of enriching experiences, such as forest school and clubs, fostering positive attitudes and kindness.
Strengths
- Staff are ambitious for all pupils and skilfully adapt teaching to support the high proportion of pupils with SEND.
- Leaders have introduced a successful reading programme, equipping staff with expert knowledge and helping struggling readers catch up.
- Pupils develop strong vocabulary and confidence, using subject-specific language eloquently in discussions.
- The curriculum in mathematics and other subjects has been redesigned to strengthen staff subject knowledge and sequence learning.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff alert to risks and diligent in record-keeping to ensure pupils receive swift help.
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not consistently check that pupils have learned and remembered essential content, leading to unidentified gaps in knowledge.
- New subject leaders lack the opportunity to monitor lessons and pupil learning, requiring further development of their skills.
- Some pupils do not attend school regularly enough, missing out on important learning opportunities.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving high-quality training and reporting concerns promptly to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 26% |
| 2023/24 | 27% |
| 2024/25 | 35% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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