SchoolScoresWalsh CofE Infant School
Academy · Primary, ages 5 to 7 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of THE GOOD SHEPHERD TRUST
Ash Street, Ash, GU12 6LT
01252 321426 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 10 June 2025, 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 | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
33 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 96th highest of 152 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 101st highest of 152 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 124th highest of 152 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 90% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 25 parents who had raised a concern Joint 83rd highest of 149 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 52% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 83% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 104th highest of 152 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 38% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 18%). 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 59 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 40 |
| Of those, offered a place | 40 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 123 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.6 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.7
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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools in Ash. Higher than 50% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.4% | 15.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools in Ash. Higher than 80% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 4.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 4 state primary schools in Ash. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.0% | 13.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools in Ash. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.2% | 17.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 4 state primary schools in Ash. Lower than 4% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.1% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 4 state primary schools in Ash. Lower than 15% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 19.5% | 10.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 3rd lowest of 4 state primary schools in Ash. Lower than 1% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 24.2 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 3rd lowest of 4 state primary schools in Ash. Lower than 6% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 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 Ash. Higher than 23% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.0 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools in Ash. Higher than 21% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.0 | 10.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 4 state primary schools in Ash. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 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
- Walsh CofE Junior School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion) · 25% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), improved significantly 2025 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Paul's CofE Primary School and Nursery 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Shawfield Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Michael's CofE Controlled Junior School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Park Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), some aspects weaker 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Michael's CofE Controlled Infant School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Stanhope Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection
- Talavera Junior School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2024 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Talavera Infant School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Walsh CofE Infant School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 10 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
Would parents recommend Walsh CofE Infant School?
88% of the 33 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Walsh CofE Infant School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Walsh CofE Infant School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 40 families put Walsh CofE Infant School as their first choice for 59 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 40 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 150588.
- 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.