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The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School

Primary · Voluntary aided school · Godalming, GU8 5PB

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Good
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National ranking

Key stage 2 2024/25

#7,950 of 15,057

Similar to most schools in England

Ranked by pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 13 Jun 2017

Ofsted rating
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

School facts

PhasePrimary
TypeVoluntary aided school
Ages7 to 11
Pupils304
GenderMixed
Religious characterChurch of England
Head teacherMr Hugh Rawson
Local authoritySurrey
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 125200.

Key stage 2 results

2024/25

Year 6 results in national curriculum tests and teacher assessments. The expected standard is the level pupils should reach by the end of primary school.

MeasureThis schoolSurreyEngland
Expected standard in reading, writing and maths63%, similar to England, similar to Surrey66%63%
Higher standard in reading, writing and mathsScore of 110 or more in reading and maths, greater depth in writing.10%, similar to England, similar to Surrey11%8%
Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.107, similar to England, similar to Surrey107106
Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.107, better than England, similar to Surrey106105
Average grammar, punctuation and spelling scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.108, better than England, similar to Surrey107105
Expected standard in reading76%, similar to England, worse than Surrey80%76%
Expected standard in writing70%, similar to England, worse than Surrey75%73%
Expected standard in maths81%, better than England, similar to Surrey78%75%
Pupils taking tests63--

Source: DfE, Compare school performance, Compare school performance 2024-2025.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils304
Girls144
Boys160
Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals.14.1%
First language not English6.9%
School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery.360
Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken.15.6%
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.61
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.16
Average class size24.1

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Pupils ethnicity

2025/26

Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.

Pupils ethnicity

White British
87.8%
Other White
3.9%
Other mixed
2%
White and Black Caribbean
1.6%
White and Black African
1%
Pakistani
1%
White and Asian
0.7%
Irish
0.3%
Other Asian
0.3%
Other ethnic group
0.3%

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Teachers and staff

2025/26

Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.

MeasureThis school
Pupils per teacher22.9
Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants.12.3
Teachers (FTE)13.25
Teaching assistants (FTE)11.12
Support staff (FTE)16.44
Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/2513
Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/2512
Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/250
Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/251

Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.

Attendance

2025/26

Share of possible sessions missed.

MeasureThis schoolSurreyEngland
Overall absence4.5%, better than England, similar to Surrey4.7%5.1%
Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions.7.8%, better than England, better than Surrey10.9%13.2%
Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions.0.3%, better than England, better than Surrey1%1%

Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Suspensions and exclusions

2024/25

Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.

MeasureThis school
Suspension rate8.9%
Pupils with one or more suspensions3.4%
Permanent exclusion rate0%
Permanent exclusions0

Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miNot applicableBarrow Hills SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.3 miPrimaryWitley CofE Controlled Infant SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good
0.7 miSecondaryRodboroughAcademy converter
Good
1.1 miNot applicableKing Edward's School WitleyOther independent school
Unrated
1.2 miPrimaryMilford SchoolFoundation school
Good

Frequently asked questions about The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School

What is The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School's Ofsted rating?

The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 13 Jun 2017.

How does The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School rank in England?

The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School ranks 7,950 of 15,057 schools in England for Key stage 2 2024/25 (similar to most schools).

What are The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School's SATs results?

In 2024/25, 63% of pupils at The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England 63%).

How many pupils attend The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School?

The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School has 304 pupils aged 7 to 11.

What is the capacity of The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School?

The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School had 360 school places in 2024/25.

How big are classes at The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School?

At The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School, the average class had 24.1 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 22.9 pupils per teacher.

What is attendance like at The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School?

In 2025/26, pupils at The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School missed 4.5% of sessions (England 5.1%), and 7.8% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 13.2%).

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.