SchoolScoresBarnett Wood Infant School
Community school · Primary, ages 5 to 7 · Mixed
Barnett Wood Lane, Ashtead, KT21 2DF
01372 272701 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 5 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
98 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 31st highest of 152 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 37th highest of 152 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 152 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 24 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 16th highest of 125 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 78% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 55% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 51 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% |
| 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 65%). 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
No test or exam results have been published for this school yet.
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 one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 52 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 48 |
| Of those, offered a place | 48 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 152 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.9
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 Ashtead. Higher than 4% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 15.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools in Ashtead. Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 4.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 4 state primary schools in Ashtead. Higher than 6% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.7% | 13.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 4 state primary schools in Ashtead. Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 17.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 4 state primary schools in Ashtead. Lower than 68% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 4 state primary schools in Ashtead. Lower than 40% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.5% | 10.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 4 state primary schools in Ashtead. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 4 state primary schools in Ashtead. 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 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools in Ashtead. Higher than 35% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.3 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools in Ashtead. Higher than 11% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.1 | 10.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Ashtead. Higher than 72% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 19.5% | 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
- The Greville Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Ashtead Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Giles' CofE (Aided) Infant School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- St Peter's Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024, before conversion) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Little Downsend Leatherhead 1.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Leatherhead Trinity School and Nursery 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2023 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stamford Green Primary School and Nursery 2.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Martin's CofE Infant School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- St Martin's CofE Junior School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), improved significantly 2025 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Barnett Wood Infant School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 5 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
Would parents recommend Barnett Wood Infant School?
97% of the 98 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Barnett Wood Infant School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Barnett Wood Infant School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 48 families put Barnett Wood Infant School as their first choice for 52 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 48 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 124982.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.