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The Knaphill Lower School

Chobham Road, Woking, Surrey, GU21 2SX

Good

Inspected 11 June 2024

Good
Ofsted
Primary
Phase
3–7
Ages
183
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About The Knaphill Lower School

The Knaphill Lower School is an academy converter in Woking, Surrey, England, for pupils aged 3–7. It has 183 pupils on roll. It is part of THE SWAN TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 June 2024) rated it Good. 13.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 23% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Surrey →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 3–7
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
183 / 270 (68%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
11 June 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

13.5%
Free school meals
23%
EAL
1.6%
SEN support
7.7%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

5.0%
Overall absence
12.4%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

7.2
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -4.6 vs 2023/24
23.7
Pupils per teacher
↑ +5.3 vs 2023/24
13.43
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +2.5 vs 2023/24
£50,544
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 38% on leadership pay
↑ +£10,484 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
2.4
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£10,070
Spend per pupil
£8,029
Income per pupil
44%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Chobham Road, Woking, Surrey, GU21 2SX
Phone
01483473282
Federation Headteacher
Debbie Harrison

Academy Trust

THE SWAN TRUST →

Teaching Jobs

Teacher
Class Teacher
PermanentPart time£35,602 - £48,479 (FTE) · · SWAN Main Pay Scale
Closes in 3 daysView & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Knaphill Lower School?
The Knaphill Lower School is an academy converter in Woking, Surrey, England, for pupils aged 3–7.
How many pupils does The Knaphill Lower School have?
The Knaphill Lower School has 183 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is The Knaphill Lower School's Ofsted rating?
The Knaphill Lower School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 June 2024).
Is The Knaphill Lower School part of an academy trust?
Yes — The Knaphill Lower School is part of THE SWAN TRUST.
Where is The Knaphill Lower School?
The Knaphill Lower School is located at Chobham Road, Woking, Surrey, GU21 2SX.

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