Barnett Wood Infant School, Ashtead

From the headteacher's welcome: "At Barnett Wood we work hard to provide a safe, happy and nurturing learning environment where every child succeeds. Within a warm, supportive environment we promote independent thought and curiosity, foster a love of learning and celebrate achievement."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, gymnastics and multi-sports.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care, from £6.50 per session.

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 17 November 2026 and an open day on Thursday 26 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

For September 2026 entry, 48 families put Barnett Wood Infant School as their first choice and 152 named it as one of their preferences, for 52 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Barnett Wood Infant School are The Greville Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 86% reading, 85% maths); West Ashtead Primary Academy (0.7 miles, 80% reading, 80% maths); St Giles' CofE (Aided) Infant School (0.8 miles, Good); and St Peter's Catholic Primary School (0.9 miles).

98 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Barnett Wood Infant School (as of September 2025): 97% would recommend the school, 98% say their child is happy there and 84% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that pupils behave well (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (84%).

2.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (83%) and Mixed (9%).

In 2026, 8 pupils (5.8%) received SEN support and 7 (5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Barnett Wood Infant School had 10 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Ashtead Rail Station, about 440 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Woodman (opposite), 60 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Barnett Wood Infant 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 50 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Surrey (76).

Barnett Wood Infant School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Barnett Wood Infant School are St Andrew's Catholic School (0.9 miles), Therfield School (1.2 miles) and Rosebery School (1.7 miles).