Peaslake Free School
URN: 140203 • Guildford GU5 9ST
Overview
- Name
- Peaslake Free School
- URN
- 140203
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- PEASLAKE FREE SCHOOL LIMITED
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 52.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sara Dangerfield (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01306730411
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Colmans Hill, Guildford GU5 9ST
Summary
Peaslake Free School is a small primary school located in Guildford, Surrey, catering to children aged 2 to 7 years. With a current enrolment of 25 pupils and a capacity of 36, the school prides itself on providing a personalised learning experience in a nurturing environment. The recent Ofsted report (July 2025) rated the school as 'Good', highlighting the calm and harmonious atmosphere that fosters inquisitive learners.
The school offers a varied curriculum that integrates indoor and outdoor education, taking advantage of its picturesque setting in the Hurtwood Forest. Weekly forest school sessions and cross-curricular activities encourage children to explore and develop their love of learning. Additionally, Peaslake Free School features a nursery, supporting early childhood education in a community-focused environment.
Parents are invited to participate in school tours and open mornings to experience the school's ethos firsthand. The school maintains strong connections with the local community, promoting creativity and collaboration through various events and initiatives. Admissions for September 2026 are currently open, with applications due by 15 January 2026.
The school offers a varied curriculum that integrates indoor and outdoor education, taking advantage of its picturesque setting in the Hurtwood Forest. Weekly forest school sessions and cross-curricular activities encourage children to explore and develop their love of learning. Additionally, Peaslake Free School features a nursery, supporting early childhood education in a community-focused environment.
Parents are invited to participate in school tours and open mornings to experience the school's ethos firsthand. The school maintains strong connections with the local community, promoting creativity and collaboration through various events and initiatives. Admissions for September 2026 are currently open, with applications due by 15 January 2026.
Useful links
- OUR GOVERNORS (governance)
- EVENTS (calendar)
- Get admissions application form (other)
- HOME (other)
- ADMISSIONS (other)
- GOVERNANCE AND POLICIES (other)
- TERM DATES (other)
- WELCOME (other)
- In-year admissions (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Surrey
- Age range
- 4 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- PEASLAKE FREE SCHOOL LIMITED
- Capacity
- 36
- Pupils
- 25
- Boys
- 14
- Girls
- 11
- FSM %
- 0.00
- Open date
- 2013-09-03
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-09-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Surrey
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 25 | 14 | 11 | 36 | 0.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 32 | 16 | 16 | 36 | 3.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 36 | 16 | 20 | 33 | 2.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 36 | 16 | 20 | 33 | 2.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 34 | 14 | 20 | 33 | 2.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 32 | 12 | 20 | 33 | 3.20 |
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