The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
- 38% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 54 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 363
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 37.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Trust
- LEARNING PARTNERS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Rona Mackie (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Southway, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 8YD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKings College
Secondary · Very close
Rydes Hill Preparatory School
Independent · 962m away
Wey Valley College
Academy · 972m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 985m away
Queen Eleanor's Church of England School
Primary · 1.1km away
Onslow Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Wood Street Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Hope Service
Pupil referral unit · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Guildford Grove Primary School?
Guildford Grove Primary School currently has 363 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Guildford Grove Primary School take?
Guildford Grove Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Guildford Grove Primary School?
Guildford Grove Primary School is in Guildford, GU2 8YD, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Guildford Grove Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Guildford Grove Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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