Ashurst Wood Primary School has closed (Tuesday 30 June 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now Ashurst Wood Primary School.
Ashurst Wood Primary School, East Grinstead
Ashurst Wood Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in East Grinstead. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2023. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 5th-highest of the 8 schools in East Grinstead with published results, and 7,614th of 14,452 across England. It was 79% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to West Sussex (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Ashurst Wood Primary School in detail
Ashurst Wood Primary School in its own words
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £12 per session.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 74% of Year 6 pupils at Ashurst Wood Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 79% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 72% in West Sussex and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 65% in reading and 55% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Ashurst Wood Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 11 families put Ashurst Wood Primary School as their first choice and 22 named it as one of their preferences, for 14 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Ashurst Wood Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Ashurst Wood Primary School are Ashurst Wood Primary School (under 0.1 miles); Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery (1.3 miles, Good, 64% reading, 59% maths); Estcots Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 80% reading, 83% maths); and The Meads Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 67% reading, 67% maths).
Ashurst Wood Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Ashurst Wood Primary SchoolForest Row Church of England Primary School and NurseryEstcots Primary SchoolThe Meads Primary School
What parents say
51 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Ashurst Wood Primary School (as of September 2025): 88% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 93% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (100%); the weakest, that they would recommend the school (88%).
Who goes there
9.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (88%) and Mixed (6%).
Staffing
Ashurst Wood Primary School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is East Grinstead Rail Station, about 2.4 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 14 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in West Sussex (103).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Ashurst Wood Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 1.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school excels at teaching reading through expert phonics instruction and engaging children with interesting texts matched to their interests. Staff are caring and have high expectations, helping pupils develop positive attitudes to learning and strong character traits like kindness and inclusion. The school offers plenty of enriching activities and community involvement to give children well-rounded experiences.
Key Strengths
- Excellent phonics teaching and reading programme with strong parental engagement - pupils read with increasing fluency and accuracy
- Well-developed writing curriculum in English with clear expectations, though still embedding across other subjects
- Effective support for pupils with SEND, who are fully included and achieve well
- Positive behaviour and calm, purposeful classrooms rooted in mutual respect and kindness
- Broad range of enriching experiences including sports, computing, school production, art club, and community service
Areas for Improvement
- Writing standards in the wider curriculum (history, geography, science) are not yet as strong as in English lessons - pupils need more opportunities to write at length with accuracy across all subjects
- Some pupils have gaps in foundational knowledge from previous curriculum weaknesses, which hinders their ability to build on their learning - the school must continue using assessment processes to identify and address these gaps
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports, computing, school production, art club, trips to places of worship, visiting speakers, before- and after-school club
Ashurst Wood Primary School is a nurturing school where pupils are well looked after and enjoy their learning. The school has made significant improvements from its previous 'Requires improvement' rating, developing a broad and ambitious curriculum with high expectations for pupil achievement.
At a Glance
9.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
51 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 65% to 74% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 55% to 79% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 68% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.8
Avg class size
17.0
Infant (KS1)
34.0
KS2
4
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
Keep up with Ashurst Wood Primary School
Term dates
Ashurst Wood Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by West Sussex. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Ashurst Wood Primary School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
79%
Available places
110 pupils
140 places
30 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - East Grinstead
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for East Grinstead
Across West Sussex council
Places available
9,608
Applications
8,127
Got 1st preference
92.4%
Got preferred school
99.2%
All primary applications across West Sussex council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
16
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
18.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
107
Total Pupils
51
Boys
56
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
14.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,257
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,874
Per pupil
£745k
Total funding
£23k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.4%
Overall absence
13.9%
Persistent absence
108
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Ashurst Wood Primary School
What are SATs results like at Ashurst Wood Primary School?
Of the pupils at Ashurst Wood Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 74% reached the expected standard in reading and 79% did so in maths.
What is Ashurst Wood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ashurst Wood Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2023, it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Ashurst Wood Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Ashurst Wood Primary School is oversubscribed, West Sussex allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Ashurst Wood Primary School?
Ashurst Wood Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 79% of its 140 places.
How big are the classes at Ashurst Wood Primary School?
Classes at Ashurst Wood Primary School average 26.8 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Ashurst Wood Primary School?
Ashurst Wood Primary School has around 107 pupils on roll. 9% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Ashurst Wood Primary School?
5.4% of sessions were missed at Ashurst Wood Primary School in 2024/25. 13.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Ashurst Wood Primary School?
Apply through West Sussex's coordinated admissions process, naming Ashurst Wood Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
What are Ashurst Wood Primary School's term dates?
Ashurst Wood Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by West Sussex. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027).
Where is Ashurst Wood Primary School?
Ashurst Wood Primary School is at School Lane, Ashurst Wood, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 3QW.
Source: West Sussex term dates