Busbridge Infant School is situated on a large site at the edge of Godalming, close to the church. It is a co-educational day school which takes children from the ages of 4 – 7 years. It has a large playing field and a large playground complete with climbing frame, trim trail and many other exciting resources. We have activity stations positioned around the field including a climbing wall. Our Rainbow Garden and Vegetable patch are very popular with children and adults alike.

The children in the Foundation Stage (4+) and Year 1 and Year 2 have their own play area which is used, not only at break times, but also during the day for structured play activities, so important at this stage of the children’s development. The main building is comprised of four classrooms, a spacious hall, kitchen, staff room, offices and toilets/cloakrooms for each class. There are also two mobile classrooms for the 5th and 6th class.  

Busbridge Infant School is part of South Farnham Educational Trust, a primary multi-academy trust which currently consists of six schools, Busbridge Infant School, Wallace Fields Infant & Nursery School, South Farnham School, Highfield South Farnham School, The Raleigh School & Great Bookham School. We also have an associate member of the Trust - St Mary's C of E (Aided) Infant School.

The aims of the School What makes Busbridge special: Our staff, parents and governors are very clear about the things they value about the school. The people and the environment are what makes our school special and unique. They all like the friendly atmosphere, the high standards, good behaviour and focus on social skills and development as well as on the "basics". They love the extras: the clubs, trips, visits and "focus" days and weeks.

The children are happy, enjoy their learning and feel safe and cared for, they like active learning and making good use of our wonderful grounds. We all want to develop all of these aspects of our provision even more. So, without allowing ourselves to become complacent or ignoring trends in educational thinking, we continue in our current direction, always striving to be the best we can possibly be. We need to make sure that we build on past successes and further develop our focus on creative, active learning and continue to make the best of our outdoor environment and maintain our six class structure and expanded staff team.

Our vision, aims and values are:

• Vision: To turn little steps into confident strides.
  
  
• Aims: To provide a happy and safe learning environment. To create a nurturing and stimulating setting where each individual is inspired and flourishes. To equip all learners with the essential skills and tools that will set them on the road to lifelong success.        

South Farnham Educational Trust is a growing Multi Academy Trust which was formed in 2015.

Our Trust currently consists of seven schools (six full members and one associate member), a Teaching School Hub and thriving SCITT.

South Farnham School consisting of 837 pupils from 4 to 11 years is situated on two sites, one in Menin Way and the other in The Bourne. It is an ‘Outstanding’ school, an RSHE hub, a Teaching School Hub and the Accredited Body for the Surrey South Farnham SCITT. South Farnham is the designated Academy Sponsor.

Highfield South Farnham School, a two-form entry primary school with a Nursery, catering for children from three years. After working with the Trust it has just become an ‘Outstanding’ school with a reputation for high-quality provision following an Ofsted inspection in January 2018.

The Raleigh School, a popular two form entry primary school in the semi-rural village of West Horsley. Following an Ofsted inspection in December 2017 it has also moved to an 'Outstanding' school from the previous 'Good' judgement, it is a primary school consisting of 436 pupils from 4-11.

Wallace Fields Infant School and Nursery, a thriving two form entry small, friendly, caring infant school and Shining Stars Nursery based in Ewell recognised as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted.

Busbridge Infant School, a popular two form entry infant school based in Godalming, Surrey.

Great Bookham School, a two form entry primary school based in Great Bookham, Surrey.

Our associate member is St Mary's C of E (Aided) Infant School.

Our Teaching School Hub is one of 87 centres of excellence for teaching training and development in the country. We provide high-quality professional development to teachers in over 300 schools and at each stage of their career (from TA to executive leadership), outstanding teacher training and appropriate body services.

South Farnham SCITT - a primary Initial Teacher Training partnership of over 220 schools; graded 'Outstanding' in all areas by Ofsted. Nationally recognised within the DfE to be at the forefront of school-based training.

Vision and purpose of the Trust

• To create a group of schools that have a shared commitment to ensuring the highest possible outcomes for their children.

• Through close co-operation children, parents and teachers will share professional expertise, training opportunities and facilities to ensure that the whole is greater than the part.

• To create a learning environment where the highest possible standards are a feature of all schools.

• To establish a shared understanding of what works and a reflective, research-based approach to school improvement.

• To celebrate and develop the uniqueness of each school within the MAT family of schools.

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