What did Ofsted judge Pewley Down Infant School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Pewley Down Infant School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in July 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Pewley Down Infant School?

Pewley Down Infant School has 180 pupils on roll.

What ages does Pewley Down Infant School take?

Pewley Down Infant School admits pupils aged 4 to 7.

Where is Pewley Down Infant School located?

Pewley Down Infant School is located in Guildford, GU1 3PT, Surrey.

How do I apply to Pewley Down Infant School?

Pewley Down Infant School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Pewley Down Infant School have a religious character?

Yes — Pewley Down Infant School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How far from Pewley Down Infant School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Pewley Down Infant School for 2026-27 (Reception) was 5.817 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Reception places decided at Pewley Down Infant School?

When Pewley Down Infant School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. LAC & PLAC; 2. Children of a member of staff recruited to fill a difficult to recruit position at Pewley Down School; 3. Children who have a sibling attending one of the schools of the Holy Trinity and Pewley Down (HTPD) federation at the time of application and either: a) the child’s permanent home lies within the designated catchment area; or b) the sibling attends or previously attended Pewley Down, and 7 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at Pewley Down Infant School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 56.1% of pupils at Pewley Down Infant School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Pewley Down Infant School: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

How far did offers reach?

5.817miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

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How places are decided at Pewley Down Infant School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1LAC & PLAC.
2Children of a member of staff recruited to fill a difficult to recruit position at Pewley Down School.
3Children who have a sibling attending one of the schools of the Holy Trinity and Pewley Down (HTPD) federation at the time of application and either: a) the child’s permanent home lies within the designated catchment area; or b) the sibling attends or previously attended Pewley Down.
4Children whose permanent home lies within the designated catchment area.
5Children of a member of staff who, on the application date, has been employed for two or more years in a position that requires them to work at Pewley Down School.
6Children who do not fall within category 3 who have a sibling attending Holy Trinity School at the time of application.
7Children with a sibling in the same school year who is also applying for admission to Pewley Down, where it is the closest multiple form entry school and the need for education in separate classes is demonstrated.
8Children whose parent(s) request admission on the grounds of their Christian faith, where active membership of Holy Trinity or St Mary’s Churches, Guildford is demonstrated.
9Children whose parent(s) request admission on the grounds of their Christian faith, where Pewley Down is the closest Church of England infant school and active membership of their church is demonstrated.
10Other applicants.

Offer-day allocation figures published by Surrey County Council for entry in September 2026 (booklet: FINAL-Guildford-Primary-allocation-figures-September-2026-V1.pdf). Criteria are the school's own published oversubscription criteria as printed in that booklet; "Criterion n = x" gives the number of places offered under each rule.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Pewley Down Infant School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Pewley Down Infant School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Pewley Down Infant School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in July 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Pewley Down Infant School?: Pewley Down Infant School has 180 pupils on roll.
What ages does Pewley Down Infant School take?: Pewley Down Infant School admits pupils aged 4 to 7.
Where is Pewley Down Infant School located?: Pewley Down Infant School is located in Guildford, GU1 3PT, Surrey.
How do I apply to Pewley Down Infant School?: Pewley Down Infant School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Pewley Down Infant School have a religious character?: Yes — Pewley Down Infant School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How far from Pewley Down Infant School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Pewley Down Infant School for 2026-27 (Reception) was 5.817 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Pewley Down Infant School?: When Pewley Down Infant School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. LAC & PLAC; 2. Children of a member of staff recruited to fill a difficult to recruit position at Pewley Down School; 3. Children who have a sibling attending one of the schools of the Holy Trinity and Pewley Down (HTPD) federation at the time of application and either: a) the child’s permanent home lies within the designated catchment area; or b) the sibling attends or previously attended Pewley Down, and 7 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Pewley Down Infant School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 56.1% of pupils at Pewley Down Infant School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

5.817miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Pewley Down Infant School, year by year →

How places are decided at Pewley Down Infant School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1LAC & PLAC.
2Children of a member of staff recruited to fill a difficult to recruit position at Pewley Down School.
3Children who have a sibling attending one of the schools of the Holy Trinity and Pewley Down (HTPD) federation at the time of application and either: a) the child’s permanent home lies within the designated catchment area; or b) the sibling attends or previously attended Pewley Down.
4Children whose permanent home lies within the designated catchment area.
5Children of a member of staff who, on the application date, has been employed for two or more years in a position that requires them to work at Pewley Down School.
6Children who do not fall within category 3 who have a sibling attending Holy Trinity School at the time of application.
7Children with a sibling in the same school year who is also applying for admission to Pewley Down, where it is the closest multiple form entry school and the need for education in separate classes is demonstrated.
8Children whose parent(s) request admission on the grounds of their Christian faith, where active membership of Holy Trinity or St Mary’s Churches, Guildford is demonstrated.
9Children whose parent(s) request admission on the grounds of their Christian faith, where Pewley Down is the closest Church of England infant school and active membership of their church is demonstrated.
10Other applicants.

Pewley Down Infant School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Pewley Down Infant School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Pewley Down Infant School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in July 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Pewley Down Infant School?: Pewley Down Infant School has 180 pupils on roll.
What ages does Pewley Down Infant School take?: Pewley Down Infant School admits pupils aged 4 to 7.
Where is Pewley Down Infant School located?: Pewley Down Infant School is located in Guildford, GU1 3PT, Surrey.
How do I apply to Pewley Down Infant School?: Pewley Down Infant School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Pewley Down Infant School have a religious character?: Yes — Pewley Down Infant School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How far from Pewley Down Infant School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Pewley Down Infant School for 2026-27 (Reception) was 5.817 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Pewley Down Infant School?: When Pewley Down Infant School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. LAC & PLAC; 2. Children of a member of staff recruited to fill a difficult to recruit position at Pewley Down School; 3. Children who have a sibling attending one of the schools of the Holy Trinity and Pewley Down (HTPD) federation at the time of application and either: a) the child’s permanent home lies within the designated catchment area; or b) the sibling attends or previously attended Pewley Down, and 7 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Pewley Down Infant School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 56.1% of pupils at Pewley Down Infant School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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