The Echelford Primary School, Ashford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Your child will thrive academically here, with excellent reading and maths teaching that produces results well above average. The school has a strong caring culture where every child belongs - from excellent early years provision through to thoughtful pastoral support. Pupils have real opportunities to lead and shape school life, developing confidence and responsibility alongside their academic skills.
Key Strengths
- Reading and mathematics outcomes significantly above national average at key stage 2
- Excellent early years provision with strong language and communication development
- Outstanding personal development programme with many pupil leadership opportunities
- Effective safeguarding culture where concerns are actively identified and managed
- Consistent positive behaviour management with pupils showing impeccable manners
Areas for Improvement
- Writing outcomes match national average but leaders want to strengthen this further
- Some adaptations for pupils' handwriting and writing composition could be more precise
- Need for more tailored writing support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have created an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and acted upon, keeping pupils safe.
Extracurricular Activities
After-school clubs, sporting events, choir, newspaper club, playground pals programme, diversity heroes initiative, litter picking initiatives, enrichment events
The Echelford Primary School is a well-led school where pupils achieve well, particularly in reading and mathematics. Children get off to an excellent start in early years, and the school creates a welcoming, inclusive culture where all pupils thrive.
At a Glance
12.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 84% to 88%. Maths has improved from 80% to 84%. Writing has remained stable at around 77%.
Class Sizes
29.3
Avg class size
28.4
Infant (KS1)
29.9
KS2
20
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
612 pupils
630 capacity
18 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Ashford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Ashford
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)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.72547%
Overall absence
10.94891%
Persistent absence
548
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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