SchoolScoresAsh Manor School
Community school · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Manor Road, Ash, GU12 6QH
01252 353900 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 13 December 2012.
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 |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 16 November 2022: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
10 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Surrey comparisons use the 32 of its 63 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 31 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 32nd highest of 32 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 1% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 30% | 89% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 32nd highest of 32 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 1% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 20% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 31st highest of 32 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 3% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 30% | 87% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 10 parents who had raised a concern 31st highest of 31 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 1% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 10% | 80% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 32nd highest of 32 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 1% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 10%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
212 pupils in this year group.
54% — 1 points below the Surrey average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 54% | 55% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 49.7 | 50.8 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
207 pupils in this year group.
90% — 4 points below the Surrey average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 90% | 94% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 1% | 29% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 38% | 32% | 13% |
| Further education college | 44% | 26% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Work | 5% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 92% | 90% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. 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 secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 294 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 222 |
| Of those, offered a place | 222 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 421 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.7 · 2025: 0.7 · 2026: 0.8
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 26th highest of 59 state secondary schools in Surrey. Higher than 27% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 18.9% | 15.3%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 44th highest of 59 state secondary schools in Surrey. Higher than 48% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.9% | 3.6%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 24th highest of 59 state secondary schools in Surrey. Higher than 56% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.6% | 13.5%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 28th highest of 59 state secondary schools in Surrey. Higher than 51% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.6% | 12.8%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 37th lowest of 58 state secondary schools in Surrey. Lower than 53% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.1% | 7.3%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 29th lowest of 58 state secondary schools in Surrey. Lower than 65% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 20.3% | 18.6%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 55th lowest of 59 state secondary schools in Surrey. Lower than 22% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 31.3 | 14.1 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 55th lowest of 59 state secondary schools in Surrey. Lower than 16% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.2% | 5.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.17% | 0.15% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 36th highest of 59 state secondary schools in Surrey. Higher than 39% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.3 | 16.7 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 55th highest of 59 state secondary schools in Surrey. Higher than 19% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.3 | 12.2 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 12th highest of 59 state secondary schools in Surrey. Higher than 82% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 20.7% | 14.7%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary 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 secondary schools
- Alderwood School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 40% grade 5+ English and maths
- All Hallows Catholic School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 7 strong · 66% grade 5+ English and maths
- Farnham Heath End 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 40% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Wavell School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
- Salesian College 2.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 28% A*/A at A level
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ash Manor School's Ofsted rating?
Ash Manor School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 13 December 2012. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 16 November 2022, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Ash Manor School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 54% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 8 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Ash Manor School?
10% of the 10 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Ash Manor School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Ash Manor School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 222 families put Ash Manor School as their first choice for 294 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 222 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 125271.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.