Ashley Park School, Walton-on-Thames
Ashley Park School is a special school for pupils aged 5 to 19 in Walton-on-Thames.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Ashley Park School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Ashley Park School are Walton Leigh School (1 mile); Hopescourt School (1.1 miles); Manor Mead School (2.2 miles); and Maypole School (2.5 miles, Good).
Walton Leigh SchoolHopescourt SchoolManor Mead SchoolMaypole School
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Ashley Park School has an education, health and care plan (61 of 61 in 2026).
Ashley Park School is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Walton-on-Thames Rail Station, about 720 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Midway (adjacent), 70 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Ashley Park School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 201 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Surrey (76), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted. Ofsted last inspected this school in 19 June 2025, before the latest ISI inspection.
Non-Routine Inspection
5 May 2026
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Ashley Park School has a rich, broad curriculum supported by experienced leaders who specialise in education for pupils with SEND. The school prioritises pupils' wellbeing through a comprehensive personal development programme, therapy offers, and strong relationships with families. With careful planning for the school expansion, pupils will benefit from a continuous learning journey with appropriate support for their emotional wellbeing.
Key Strengths
- Rich and broad curriculum that is well-established and carefully mapped across all proposed age ranges
- Strong safeguarding culture with high vigilance and robust oversight, particularly considering pupils' additional vulnerabilities
- Excellent premises with well-maintained classrooms, specialist rooms, and appropriate outdoor spaces for all age groups
- Thoughtful approach to pupils' personal development, spiritual, moral, social and cultural education
- Clear recruitment plans with qualified teachers and strong staff training programmes
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school has a culture of high vigilance recognising the additional vulnerabilities of pupils with SEND, with designated safeguarding leads having robust oversight and making appropriate referrals to external services.
Extracurricular Activities
Lunchtime activities, off-site visits, community interactions, school council, therapy offer, life skills curriculum
Ashley Park School is undergoing a material change to merge with Skylarks School, increasing capacity to 115 pupils and extending the age range to include Key Stage 1 and a sixth form. The school is likely to meet all relevant independent school standards if this change is approved.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Approved
Section 41
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Ashley Park School
Ashley Park Primary School - Newsletter 17 July 2026
17 Jul 2026
Ashley Park Primary School - Newsletter 19 June 2026
19 Jun 2026
Ashley Park Primary School - Newsletter 22 May 2026
22 May 2026
Ashley Park Primary School - Newsletter 1 May 2026
11 May 2026
End of an Era
27 Mar 2026
Whole School Trip to the London Eye
17 Mar 2026
From Ashley Park School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 43
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 43 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 37 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Surrey is 13 (the median across 521 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
53%
Available places
61 pupils
115 places
54 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Walton-on-Thames
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Walton-on-Thames
Across Surrey council
Places available
12,569
Applications
11,986
Got 1st preference
81.3%
Got preferred school
96.2%
All secondary applications across Surrey council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
61
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Ashley Park School is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
61
Total Pupils
43
Boys
18
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Ashley Park School
When was Ashley Park School last inspected?
Ashley Park School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in May 2026.
How many pupils go to Ashley Park School?
Ashley Park School has around 61 pupils on roll.
Does Ashley Park School have specialist SEN provision?
Ashley Park School is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
How do I apply to Ashley Park School?
Ashley Park School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Ashley Park School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 43 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 37 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Surrey is 13 (the median across 521 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Ashley Park School?
Ashley Park School is at 47 Hersham Road, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, KT12 1LE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)