School in Guildford, Surrey, UK

[Nueva]

Hi dear mums,
I am moving from Glasgow to Guildford. Please advise me on good state primary schools in GU1 or GU4. Please also advise me on good, reliable and less priced moving companies that packs and moves my flat from Glasgow to Guildford. I am a single mum. Thanks.

Dear All,

Thanks for all you kindness. Yes, I was confused with all English system. I called the SurreyCC and all schools. My DD should be in the Reception this year. There are places available right now at Merrow Infant Schools. Please advise me on this school, staff were very friendly and extremely helpful. Reviews are good from 2011.

I have to fill the forms for all other schools: St Thomas, Boxgrove, Burham, Pewley Down; to be in the waiting list. Sandfield is the only one I don't know if places are available or go to the waiting list, still waiting for a call back from them.

So far, I am happy I found a place in Merrow school, and she can be in a proper academic education establishment from 3rd November, which is after the mid-term break.

By law, she must be at least in the Reception year by Easter 2016, for this the Surrey CC will find a school. However, I don't think is a good idea to miss almost the full academic year. That's why I decide to apply for the Merrow school, and I'll do it through the Surrey CC.

It was funny that I have to find an immediate place in any school myself, all the schools said to me that SurreyCC should let me know; but they told me to call the schools. Never mind, the homework is done. The SurreyCC explained to me all processes and give me the right information about the education system, so very happy and pleased with them, 30 min over the phone with all details; I cannot be more grateful.

Please dear let know what you think about Merrow Infant school, at least to is from C of E, not bad for a catholic mum. However, I can put religion on a side or under the table if there are other great reasons to be chosen.

Thanks again,
Have a lovely weekend

Dear All,

Thanks for all you kindness. Yes, I was confused with all English system. I called the SurreyCC and all schools. My DD should be in the Reception this year. There are places available right now at Merrow Infant Schools. Please advise me on this school, staff were very friendly and extremely helpful. Reviews are good from 2011.

I have to fill the forms for all other schools: St Thomas, Boxgrove, Burham, Pewley Down; to be in the waiting list. Sandfield is the only one I don't know if places are available or go to the waiting list, still waiting for a call back from them.

So far, I am happy I found a place in Merrow school, and she can be in a proper academic education establishment from 3rd November, which is after the mid-term break.

By law, she must be at least in the Reception year by Easter 2016, for this the Surrey CC will find a school. However, I don't think is a good idea to miss almost the full academic year. That's why I decide to apply for the Merrow school, and I'll do it through the Surrey CC.

It was funny that I have to find an immediate place in any school myself, all the schools said to me that SurreyCC should let me know; but they told me to call the schools. Never mind, the homework is done. The SurreyCC explained to me all processes and give me the right information about the education system, so very happy and pleased with them, 30 min over the phone with all details; I cannot be more grateful.

Please dear let know what you think about Merrow Infant school, at least to is from C of E, not bad for a catholic mum. However, I can put religion on a side or under the table if there are other great reasons to be chosen.

Thanks again,
Have a lovely weekend

Dear All,

Thanks for all you kindness. Yes, I was confused with all English system. I called the SurreyCC and all schools. My DD should be in the Reception this year. There are places available right now at Merrow Infant Schools. Please advise me on this school, staff were very friendly and extremely helpful. Reviews are good from 2011.

I have to fill the forms for all other schools: St Thomas, Boxgrove, Burham, Pewley Down; to be in the waiting list. Sandfield is the only one I don't know if places are available or go to the waiting list, still waiting for a call back from them.

So far, I am happy I found a place in Merrow school, and she can be in a proper academic education establishment from 3rd November, which is after the mid-term break.

By law, she must be at least in the Reception year by Easter 2016, for this the Surrey CC will find a school. However, I don't think is a good idea to miss almost the full academic year. That's why I decide to apply for the Merrow school, and I'll do it through the Surrey CC.

It was funny that I have to find an immediate place in any school myself, all the schools said to me that SurreyCC should let me know; but they told me to call the schools. Never mind, the homework is done. The SurreyCC explained to me all processes and give me the right information about the education system, so very happy and pleased with them, 30 min over the phone with all details; I cannot be more grateful.

Please dear let know what you think about Merrow Infant school, at least to is from C of E, not bad for a catholic mum. However, I can put religion on a side or under the table if there are other great reasons to be chosen.

Thanks again,
Have a lovely weekend

Dear All,

Thanks for all you kindness. Yes, I was confused with all English system. I called the SurreyCC and all schools. My DD should be in the Reception this year. There are places available right now at Merrow Infant Schools. Please advise me on this school, staff were very friendly and extremely helpful. Reviews are good from 2011.

I have to fill the forms for all other schools: St Thomas, Boxgrove, Burham, Pewley Down; to be in the waiting list. Sandfield is the only one I don't know if places are available or go to the waiting list, still waiting for a call back from them.

So far, I am happy I found a place in Merrow school, and she can be in a proper academic education establishment from 3rd November, which is after the mid-term break.

By law, she must be at least in the Reception year by Easter 2016, for this the Surrey CC will find a school. However, I don't think is a good idea to miss almost the full academic year. That's why I decide to apply for the Merrow school, and I'll do it through the Surrey CC.

It was funny that I have to find an immediate place in any school myself, all the schools said to me that SurreyCC should let me know; but they told me to call the schools. Never mind, the homework is done. The SurreyCC explained to me all processes and give me the right information about the education system, so very happy and pleased with them, 30 min over the phone with all details; I cannot be more grateful.

Please dear let know what you think about Merrow Infant school, at least to is from C of E, not bad for a catholic mum. However, I can put religion on a side or under the table if there are other great reasons to be chosen.

Thanks again,
Have a lovely weekend

Dear All,

Thanks for all you kindness. Yes, I was confused with all English system. I called the SurreyCC and all schools. My DD should be in the Reception this year. There are places available right now at Merrow Infant Schools. Please advise me on this school, staff were very friendly and extremely helpful. Reviews are good from 2011.

I have to fill the forms for all other schools: St Thomas, Boxgrove, Burham, Pewley Down; to be in the waiting list. Sandfield is the only one I don't know if places are available or go to the waiting list, still waiting for a call back from them.

So far, I am happy I found a place in Merrow school, and she can be in a proper academic education establishment from 3rd November, which is after the mid-term break.

By law, she must be at least in the Reception year by Easter 2016, for this the Surrey CC will find a school. However, I don't think is a good idea to miss almost the full academic year. That's why I decide to apply for the Merrow school, and I'll do it through the Surrey CC.

It was funny that I have to find an immediate place in any school myself, all the schools said to me that SurreyCC should let me know; but they told me to call the schools. Never mind, the homework is done. The SurreyCC explained to me all processes and give me the right information about the education system, so very happy and pleased with them, 30 min over the phone with all details; I cannot be more grateful.

Please dear let know what you think about Merrow Infant school, at least to is from C of E, not bad for a catholic mum. However, I can put religion on a side or under the table if there are other great reasons to be chosen.

Thanks again,
Have a lovely weekend

Dear All,

Thanks for all you kindness. Yes, I was confused with all English system. I called the SurreyCC and all schools. My DD should be in the Reception this year. There are places available right now at Merrow Infant Schools. Please advise me on this school, staff were very friendly and extremely helpful. Reviews are good from 2011.

I have to fill the forms for all other schools: St Thomas, Boxgrove, Burham, Pewley Down; to be in the waiting list. Sandfield is the only one I don't know if places are available or go to the waiting list, still waiting for a call back from them.

So far, I am happy I found a place in Merrow school, and she can be in a proper academic education establishment from 3rd November, which is after the mid-term break.

By law, she must be at least in the Reception year by Easter 2016, for this the Surrey CC will find a school. However, I don't think is a good idea to miss almost the full academic year. That's why I decide to apply for the Merrow school, and I'll do it through the Surrey CC.

It was funny that I have to find an immediate place in any school myself, all the schools said to me that SurreyCC should let me know; but they told me to call the schools. Never mind, the homework is done. The SurreyCC explained to me all processes and give me the right information about the education system, so very happy and pleased with them, 30 min over the phone with all details; I cannot be more grateful.

Please dear let know what you think about Merrow Infant school, at least to is from C of E, not bad for a catholic mum. However, I can put religion on a side or under the table if there are other great reasons to be chosen.

Thanks again,
Have a lovely weekend

Dear All,

Thanks for all you kindness. Yes, I was confused with all English system. I called the SurreyCC and all schools. My DD should be in the Reception this year. There are places available right now at Merrow Infant Schools. Please advise me on this school, staff were very friendly and extremely helpful. Reviews are good from 2011.

I have to fill the forms for all other schools: St Thomas, Boxgrove, Burham, Pewley Down; to be in the waiting list. Sandfield is the only one I don't know if places are available or go to the waiting list, still waiting for a call back from them.

So far, I am happy I found a place in Merrow school, and she can be in a proper academic education establishment from 3rd November, which is after the mid-term break.

By law, she must be at least in the Reception year by Easter 2016, for this the Surrey CC will find a school. However, I don't think is a good idea to miss almost the full academic year. That's why I decide to apply for the Merrow school, and I'll do it through the Surrey CC.

It was funny that I have to find an immediate place in any school myself, all the schools said to me that SurreyCC should let me know; but they told me to call the schools. Never mind, the homework is done. The SurreyCC explained to me all processes and give me the right information about the education system, so very happy and pleased with them, 30 min over the phone with all details; I cannot be more grateful.

Please dear let know what you think about Merrow Infant school, at least to is from C of E, not bad for a catholic mum. However, I can put religion on a side or under the table if there are other great reasons to be chosen.

Thanks again,
Have a lovely weekend

Dear All,

Thanks for all you kindness. Yes, I was confused with all English system. I called the SurreyCC and all schools. My DD should be in the Reception this year. There are places available right now at Merrow Infant Schools. Please advise me on this school, staff were very friendly and extremely helpful. Reviews are good from 2011.

I have to fill the forms for all other schools: St Thomas, Boxgrove, Burham, Pewley Down; to be in the waiting list. Sandfield is the only one I don't know if places are available or go to the waiting list, still waiting for a call back from them.

So far, I am happy I found a place in Merrow school, and she can be in a proper academic education establishment from 3rd November, which is after the mid-term break.

By law, she must be at least in the Reception year by Easter 2016, for this the Surrey CC will find a school. However, I don't think is a good idea to miss almost the full academic year. That's why I decide to apply for the Merrow school, and I'll do it through the Surrey CC.

It was funny that I have to find an immediate place in any school myself, all the schools said to me that SurreyCC should let me know; but they told me to call the schools. Never mind, the homework is done. The SurreyCC explained to me all processes and give me the right information about the education system, so very happy and pleased with them, 30 min over the phone with all details; I cannot be more grateful.

Please dear let know what you think about Merrow Infant school, at least to is from C of E, not bad for a catholic mum. However, I can put religion on a side or under the table if there are other great reasons to be chosen.

Thanks again,
Have a lovely weekend

Dear All,

Thanks for all you kindness. Yes, I was confused with all English system. I called the SurreyCC and all schools. My DD should be in the Reception this year. There are places available right now at Merrow Infant Schools. Please advise me on this school, staff were very friendly and extremely helpful. Reviews are good from 2011.

I have to fill the forms for all other schools: St Thomas, Boxgrove, Burham, Pewley Down; to be in the waiting list. Sandfield is the only one I don't know if places are available or go to the waiting list, still waiting for a call back from them.

So far, I am happy I found a place in Merrow school, and she can be in a proper academic education establishment from 3rd November, which is after the mid-term break.

By law, she must be at least in the Reception year by Easter 2016, for this the Surrey CC will find a school. However, I don't think is a good idea to miss almost the full academic year. That's why I decide to apply for the Merrow school, and I'll do it through the Surrey CC.

It was funny that I have to find an immediate place in any school myself, all the schools said to me that SurreyCC should let me know; but they told me to call the schools. Never mind, the homework is done. The SurreyCC explained to me all processes and give me the right information about the education system, so very happy and pleased with them, 30 min over the phone with all details; I cannot be more grateful.

Please dear let know what you think about Merrow Infant school, at least to is from C of E, not bad for a catholic mum. However, I can put religion on a side or under the table if there are other great reasons to be chosen.

Thanks again,
Have a lovely weekend

Dear All,

Thanks for all you kindness. Yes, I was confused with all English system. I called the SurreyCC and all schools. My DD should be in the Reception this year. There are places available right now at Merrow Infant Schools. Please advise me on this school, staff were very friendly and extremely helpful. Reviews are good from 2011.

I have to fill the forms for all other schools: St Thomas, Boxgrove, Burham, Pewley Down; to be in the waiting list. Sandfield is the only one I don't know if places are available or go to the waiting list, still waiting for a call back from them.

So far, I am happy I found a place in Merrow school, and she can be in a proper academic education establishment from 3rd November, which is after the mid-term break.

By law, she must be at least in the Reception year by Easter 2016, for this the Surrey CC will find a school. However, I don't think is a good idea to miss almost the full academic year. That's why I decide to apply for the Merrow school, and I'll do it through the Surrey CC.

It was funny that I have to find an immediate place in any school myself, all the schools said to me that SurreyCC should let me know; but they told me to call the schools. Never mind, the homework is done. The SurreyCC explained to me all processes and give me the right information about the education system, so very happy and pleased with them, 30 min over the phone with all details; I cannot be more grateful.

Please dear let know what you think about Merrow Infant school, at least to is from C of E, not bad for a catholic mum. However, I can put religion on a side or under the table if there are other great reasons to be chosen.

Thanks again,
Have a lovely weekend

Dear All,

Thanks for all you kindness. Yes, I was confused with all English system. I called the SurreyCC and all schools. My DD should be in the Reception this year. There are places available right now at Merrow Infant Schools. Please advise me on this school, staff were very friendly and extremely helpful. Reviews are good from 2011.

I have to fill the forms for all other schools: St Thomas, Boxgrove, Burham, Pewley Down; to be in the waiting list. Sandfield is the only one I don't know if places are available or go to the waiting list, still waiting for a call back from them.

So far, I am happy I found a place in Merrow school, and she can be in a proper academic education establishment from 3rd November, which is after the mid-term break.

By law, she must be at least in the Reception year by Easter 2016, for this the Surrey CC will find a school. However, I don't think is a good idea to miss almost the full academic year. That's why I decide to apply for the Merrow school, and I'll do it through the Surrey CC.

It was funny that I have to find an immediate place in any school myself, all the schools said to me that SurreyCC should let me know; but they told me to call the schools. Never mind, the homework is done. The SurreyCC explained to me all processes and give me the right information about the education system, so very happy and pleased with them, 30 min over the phone with all details; I cannot be more grateful.

Please dear let know what you think about Merrow Infant school, at least to is from C of E, not bad for a catholic mum. However, I can put religion on a side or under the table if there are other great reasons to be chosen.

Thanks again,
Have a lovely weekend

Dear All,

Thanks for all you kindness. Yes, I was confused with all English system. I called the SurreyCC and all schools. My DD should be in the Reception this year. There are places available right now at Merrow Infant Schools. Please advise me on this school, staff were very friendly and extremely helpful. Reviews are good from 2011.

I have to fill the forms for all other schools: St Thomas, Boxgrove, Burham, Pewley Down; to be in the waiting list. Sandfield is the only one I don't know if places are available or go to the waiting list, still waiting for a call back from them.

So far, I am happy I found a place in Merrow school, and she can be in a proper academic education establishment from 3rd November, which is after the mid-term break.

By law, she must be at least in the Reception year by Easter 2016, for this the Surrey CC will find a school. However, I don't think is a good idea to miss almost the full academic year. That's why I decide to apply for the Merrow school, and I'll do it through the Surrey CC.

It was funny that I have to find an immediate place in any school myself, all the schools said to me that SurreyCC should let me know; but they told me to call the schools. Never mind, the homework is done. The SurreyCC explained to me all processes and give me the right information about the education system, so very happy and pleased with them, 30 min over the phone with all details; I cannot be more grateful.

Please dear let know what you think about Merrow Infant school, at least to is from C of E, not bad for a catholic mum. However, I can put religion on a side or under the table if there are other great reasons to be chosen.

Thanks again,
Have a lovely weekend

Dear All,

Thanks for all you kindness. Yes, I was confused with all English system. I called the SurreyCC and all schools. My DD should be in the Reception this year. There are places available right now at Merrow Infant Schools. Please advise me on this school, staff were very friendly and extremely helpful. Reviews are good from 2011.

I have to fill the forms for all other schools: St Thomas, Boxgrove, Burham, Pewley Down; to be in the waiting list. Sandfield is the only one I don't know if places are available or go to the waiting list, still waiting for a call back from them.

So far, I am happy I found a place in Merrow school, and she can be in a proper academic education establishment from 3rd November, which is after the mid-term break.

By law, she must be at least in the Reception year by Easter 2016, for this the Surrey CC will find a school. However, I don't think is a good idea to miss almost the full academic year. That's why I decide to apply for the Merrow school, and I'll do it through the Surrey CC.

It was funny that I have to find an immediate place in any school myself, all the schools said to me that SurreyCC should let me know; but they told me to call the schools. Never mind, the homework is done. The SurreyCC explained to me all processes and give me the right information about the education system, so very happy and pleased with them, 30 min over the phone with all details; I cannot be more grateful.

Please dear let know what you think about Merrow Infant school, at least to is from C of E, not bad for a catholic mum. However, I can put religion on a side or under the table if there are other great reasons to be chosen.

Thanks again,
Have a lovely weekend

Dear All,

Thanks for all you kindness. Yes, I was confused with all English system. I called the SurreyCC and all schools. My DD should be in the Reception this year. There are places available right now at Merrow Infant Schools. Please advise me on this school, staff were very friendly and extremely helpful. Reviews are good from 2011.

I have to fill the forms for all other schools: St Thomas, Boxgrove, Burham, Pewley Down; to be in the waiting list. Sandfield is the only one I don't know if places are available or go to the waiting list, still waiting for a call back from them.

So far, I am happy I found a place in Merrow school, and she can be in a proper academic education establishment from 3rd November, which is after the mid-term break.

By law, she must be at least in the Reception year by Easter 2016, for this the Surrey CC will find a school. However, I don't think is a good idea to miss almost the full academic year. That's why I decide to apply for the Merrow school, and I'll do it through the Surrey CC.

It was funny that I have to find an immediate place in any school myself, all the schools said to me that SurreyCC should let me know; but they told me to call the schools. Never mind, the homework is done. The SurreyCC explained to me all processes and give me the right information about the education system, so very happy and pleased with them, 30 min over the phone with all details; I cannot be more grateful.

Please dear let know what you think about Merrow Infant school, at least to is from C of E, not bad for a catholic mum. However, I can put religion on a side or under the table if there are other great reasons to be chosen.

Thanks again,
Have a lovely weekend

glad you have spoken to Surrey CC and all is now clear :-)

Merrow Infants has a good reputation. It has taken a bulge class this year so there are 3 forms for reception - hence why there are spaces I would imagine. When I looked round (this time last year) I found the staff very friendly and it seemed like a nice school - I would have been happy for my twins to go there (I opted for our nearer village school in the end)

If I was you I would accept the place at Merrow and then you can go on waiting list for St Thomas (since you would prefer Catholic school) and then see if you want to move as and when a place comes up

glad it's all worked out well for you :-)
x

Hi Nueva, I'm in exactly the same boat this year, moving to Guildford in Sep so haven't been able to apply as in London and also been living abroad. What was your experience? Hope it all went well! x

Hi,
I'm looking at nursery provision for my DS and have heard that Shere Infant School is starting a nursery from September. All posts about the school seem to be from some time ago. Can anyone let me know anything about the school as I've heard great things about the topics that the current headteacher has introduced?
Thanks 😄

User, best to start a new thread asking your question. Many people won't even open this thread as the heading is Guildford - and those who do won't roll down through the many multiple posts!

We've lived in nearby Gomshall for the last 10 years and can honestly say its an amazing place to bring up a family. We have a very diverse demographic in a fabulous location. Both our children have been educated to an outstanding level at Shere Infant and Nursery School with enviable academic results. The school is staffed by a very experienced team and a set of Governors who have their fingers on the pulse of the local community and the need for a provision of excellent education to all children regardless of their backgrounds.
The Surrey Hills are beautiful yes, and their are traffic issues in Shere at times, that said its not full of elderly, it's a very mixed community.