The Knaphill Lower School
Details
| Age Range | 3-7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Address | Chobham Road, GU21 2SX |
| School Website | www.knaphill-lower.surrey.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1483473282 |
| URN | 147428 |
School Census
| Total | 252 |
| Girls/Boys | 114/138 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 45.2%/54.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 17.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 43 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 13.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 11/06/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 11/06/2024 | Good |
| 30/11/2021 | Requires improvement |
| 26/02/2007 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 11/06/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 30/11/2021 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 26/02/2007 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 117 |
| As First Preference | 45 |
| As second preference | 27 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 48 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 45 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 133 |
| As First Preference | 39 |
| As second preference | 36 |
| As third preference | 37 |
| Total Offers Made | 45 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 39 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 167 |
| As First Preference | 64 |
| As second preference | 26 |
| As third preference | 54 |
| Total Offers Made | 67 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 64 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 201 |
| As First Preference | 66 |
| As second preference | 62 |
| As third preference | 42 |
| Total Offers Made | 79 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 66 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 75% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 2% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 13% |
| not applicable | 73% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 27% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 88% |
| no | 13% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 53.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 10.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 6.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 48.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 11.5% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 7.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 6.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.8% |