SchoolScoresAsh Grange Nursery and Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Ash Church Road, Ash, GU12 6LX
01252 328589 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 14 June 2016.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 18 June 2025: Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
71 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Surrey comparisons use the 152 of its 296 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 144 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 15th highest of 152 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 152 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 14th highest of 152 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 88% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 12 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 80th highest of 125 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 36% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 55% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 52 parents who had raised a concern Joint 33rd highest of 149 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 79% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 83% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 16 parents of children with SEND 16th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 66% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 71% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 36th highest of 152 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 77% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 24%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Surrey figures pool parents at the Surrey schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
30 pupils in this year group.
77% — 11 points above the Surrey average, and 15 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 77% | 66% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 90% | 80% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 77% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 90% | 78% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Surrey. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 56 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 64 |
| Of those, offered a place | 51 (80%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 151 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 2.5 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 4th highest of 4 state primary schools in Ash. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.0% | 15.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 4 state primary schools in Ash. Higher than 52% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.1% | 4.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools in Ash. Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.0% | 13.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools in Ash. Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.8% | 17.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 4 state primary schools in Ash. Lower than 51% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 4 state primary schools in Ash. Lower than 48% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.0% | 10.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 4 state primary schools in Ash. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 4 state primary schools in Ash. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 4 state primary schools in Ash. Higher than 97% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 27.1 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 4 state primary schools in Ash. Higher than 57% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.1 | 10.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools in Ash. Higher than 55% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 13.8% | 15.9%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Shawfield Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Walsh CofE Junior School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion) · 25% met expected standard (KS2)
- Walsh CofE Infant School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- St Paul's CofE Primary School and Nursery 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Normandy Village School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2022, before conversion) · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stanhope Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection
- St Michael's CofE Controlled Junior School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Park Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), some aspects weaker 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Michael's CofE Controlled Infant School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Talavera Junior School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2024 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 14 June 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 18 June 2025, Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
How did Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 15 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School?
97% of the 71 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 64 families put Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School as their first choice for 56 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 51 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 125116.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.