Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School, Ash
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Ash Grange creates a family-like community where your child will be genuinely valued and supported to flourish both academically and personally. Staff have the highest expectations for every pupil's achievement, and the school's ambitious curriculum ensures children develop a real thirst for knowledge. With excellent behaviour, strong reading provision, and a focus on building your child's confidence and character, your child will be very well prepared for their next stage of education.
Key Strengths
- Excellent relationships between staff and pupils create a warm, nurturing environment where children thrive
- Strong focus on reading with well-stocked libraries and skilled phonics teaching enabling most pupils to become confident, fluent readers
- Ambitious, carefully planned curriculum that builds strong foundations from early years through to key stage 2
- Exceptional support for pupils' social, emotional and personal development alongside academic success
- Consistent routines and high expectations result in excellent behaviour and positive attitudes to learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that prioritises pupils' interests.
Extracurricular Activities
Play makers programme (older pupils leading games with younger children)
Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School is an exceptional school where all members of the community are proud to attend, with a strong ethos of 'we care, we learn, we shine'. Evidence suggests the school's work has improved significantly across all areas since the previous inspection.
At a Glance
16.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
71 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 90%. Maths has improved from 80% to 90%. Writing has declined from 97% to 77%.
Class Sizes
32.2
Avg class size
30.5
KS2
5
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
305 pupils
312 capacity
7 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Ash
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Ash
Admissions Demand - Surrey
Places available
13,213
Applications
12,004
Got 1st preference
88.4%
Got preferred school
98.3%
Primary admissions across Surrey (2025/26)
Inspection History(15)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.97226%
Overall absence
11.95652%
Persistent absence
184
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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