The short version
Average SATs results.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 219
- Capacity
- 61%
- FSM
- 7.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Trust
- GLF SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mrs Francesca Hooker (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Badger Drive, Lightwater, Surrey, GU18 5TS
Town setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Lightwater Village Junior School?
Lightwater Village Junior School currently has 219 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lightwater Village Junior School take?
Lightwater Village Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lightwater Village Junior School?
Lightwater Village Junior School is in Lightwater, GU18 5TS, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lightwater Village Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Lightwater Village Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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