Boxgrove Lane, Merrow, Guildford, Surrey GU1 2TD
10 simple reasons to choose Boxgrove Primary School
State primary school (academy converter) in Merrow, Guildford.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Large school with an average of three classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Boxgrove Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Guildford and one of the 5 best independent or state primaries within 1 mile. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 30.3 pupils per class and 26 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 26% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School has Academy status, with more freedom over its curriculum and teaching methods than other state schools. As a member of Guildford Educational Partnership, a Multi Academy Trust of 7 schools, it also has access to more specialist teachers and resources than most state schools.
Out of school hours care from 7.55am to 5.45pm.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. Some foundation subjects are taught through cross-curricular topics. Children from Reception to Year 3 participate in the Forest School programme. The school offers each pupil between 5 and 10 different extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. In recent years the school has enjoyed national success in orienteering, swimming.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2015.
Find another school near Boxgrove Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Tormead Prep School (0.5 miles); Royal Grammar Preparatory School (0.7 miles); Guildford High Junior School (0.9 miles).
State Primary Schools
Holy Trinity Pewley Down School (1 mile); St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School, Woking (5.1 miles); Busbridge Church of England Junior School (5.4 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Tormead School (0.5 miles); Guildford High School for Girls (0.9 miles); RGS Guildford (1.5 miles).
State Senior Schools
St Peter's Catholic School (0.4 miles); George Abbot School (1.3 miles); Guildford County School (2.5 miles).