Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School
Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School is a community school in Guildford for pupils aged 2 to 11. It has 305 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School is Good, from an inspection in July 2025. In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. It has fewer teachers for its size than most primary schools: 27.1 pupils for each teacher in 2025/26, against 20.7 nationally.
Ofsted inspection: July 2025. KS2 results: 2025.
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Ash Church Road Ash Hampshire GU12 6LX |
| Phone | 01252328589 |
| Reference Number | 125116 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 305 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.52%
Girls: 51.48% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 18% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 2 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 3 | 20 | 10 | 30 |
| 4 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 5 | 11 | 20 | 31 |
| 6 | 12 | 18 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 71.1% |
| White, Other | 5.9% |
| Pakistani | 4.9% |
| Asian, Other | 4.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 3% |
| African | 2.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.6% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School demonstrates significant progress in its standards and practices since its last inspection. The school is characterized by a strong sense of community, with both staff and parents expressing pride in its ethos of care and personal growth. Pupils are thriving academically, enjoying a well-structured curriculum that encourages exploration and engagement. The school effectively supports students' well-being and prepares them for future learning stages, making attendance a positive experience for all children.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Jun 2025 | School inspection |
| 11 Feb 2020 | School inspection |
| 14 Jun 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Oct 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 09 Jun 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 27 Feb 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Jun 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Mar 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Nov 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 22 Jun 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 Mar 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Oct 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 28 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong community ethos promoting a supportive environment.
- High expectations for pupil achievement and well-being.
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum across all key stages.
- Effective integration and support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Excellent behavior and attitudes to learning among pupils.
- Positive staff morale with a considerate approach to workload.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 106 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.1 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Writing | 0.4 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | -0.4 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
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| Second Preference | 54 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 23 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 12 | 1 |
Previous years
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In 2024–25 Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School had 211 pupils for 240 places. 29 places (12.1%) were unfilled. It also plans 30 temporary "bulge" places for a large year group.
Pupils and places
Reception intake in the “Ash & Tongham Primary” planning area
Surrey counted 233 Reception pupils in this area in 2024–25 and forecasts 289 in 2029–30, up 24%.
| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Places | 331 | 331 | 299 | 262 | 262 | 210 | 210 | 240 | 240 | 240 | 240 | 240 | 240 | 240 | 240 |
| Pupils | 188 | 151 | 149 | 153 | 154 | 163 | 188 | 201 | 211 | 215 | 230 | 231 | 238 | 211 | 211 |
| Unfilled | 43.2% | 54.4% | 50.2% | 41.6% | 41.2% | 22.4% | 10.5% | 16.2% | 12.1% | 10.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 12.1% | 12.1% |
Admissions: local authority offers data from the Department for Education. A school is oversubscribed when at least 5% of the families who put it first were not offered a place, and undersubscribed when everyone who put it first got in but 10% or more of its places were unfilled in the Department's school capacity survey (the latest survey is used for entry years it does not cover). Places: Department for Education, School capacity, from local authorities' annual survey as at 1 May. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024–25); the survey was not run in 2020. Places include sixth form places. Forecasts are the local authority's own for the school's planning area, an area it uses to plan places that is not the school's catchment area. The forecast starts from a head count in 2025; the dashed line is the Department's estimate of places in that area, including those the authority has firm plans for. Planned places are cumulative, and only those with firm plans are counted.
In 2024–25 pupils at Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School attended 95.0% of sessions (the national figure for primary schools was 94.8%). 12.0% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 13.0%).
Sessions missed
Pupils persistently absent
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authorised absence | 4.0% | 4.1% | 3.5% | 3.3% | 3.5% | 3.6% | 3.5% | 5.5% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 3.5% |
| Unauthorised absence | 1.9% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Severely absent pupils | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.6% |
Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.
In 2024–25, 0.0% of pupils at Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School were suspended at least once (nationally 1.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.
Pupils suspended at least once
| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspensions per 100 pupils | 10.7 | 40.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.
In 2025–26 Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School had 27.1 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for primary schools was 20.7). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 13.8% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 15.7%).
Pupils per teacher
Teachers who left the school within a year
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils per adult | 6.0 | 5.6 | 6.4 | 8.1 | 9.4 | 12.0 | 13.0 | 11.3 | 9.3 | 10.0 | 10.6 | 9.7 | 10.2 | 10.0 | 9.2 | 11.1 |
| Teachers who left state teaching | 16.5% | 18.2% | 19.8% | 10.3% | 13.0% | 9.6% | 30.5% | 20.6% | 8.1% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 28.0% | 17.5% | 9.3% | 6.9% | – |
| Teachers who took any sick leave | 57.9% | 43.8% | 54.5% | 18.2% | 50.0% | 62.5% | 42.9% | 15.8% | 29.4% | – | 33.3% | 35.7% | 6.3% | 36.4% | 21.4% | – |
| Sick days per teacher | 6.7 | 6.0 | 5.3 | 0.6 | 3.5 | 6.9 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 2.9 | – | 0.5 | 2.1 | 0.1 | 2.4 | 4.1 | – |
Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.
In 2025–26, 19.7% of pupils at Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School were on SEN support (nationally 15.4%) and 3.6% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 4.1%).
Pupils by main type of need
| SEN support | EHC plan | |
|---|---|---|
| Speech, language and communication needs | 19 | 1 |
| No specialist assessment of need | 19 | 0 |
| Specific learning difficulty | 12 | 3 |
| Autistic spectrum disorder | 7 | 5 |
| Profound and multiple learning difficulty | 0 | 2 |
| Moderate learning difficulty | 1 | 0 |
| Multi-sensory impairment | 1 | 0 |
| Vision impairment | 1 | 0 |
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded primary schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
In 2025–26 Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School received £7,725 and spent £7,162 for each of its 297 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £325,000 (£1,098 per pupil).
Income per pupil
Spending per pupil
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue reserve | £32,000 | £173,000 | £220,000 | £224,000 | -£7,000 | £64,000 | £35,000 | £325,000 |
| per pupil | £122 | £664 | £803 | £763 | -£23 | £234 | £133 | £1,098 |
| In-year balance | -£258,000 | £141,000 | £47,000 | £4,000 | -£229,000 | £70,000 | -£28,000 | £167,000 |
| per pupil | -£973 | £540 | £171 | £12 | -£791 | £259 | -£107 | £563 |
Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).
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What is Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School is Good, from an inspection in July 2025.
When was Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School last inspected by Ofsted?
Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School was last inspected in July 2025.
How many pupils does Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School have?
Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School has 305 pupils on roll.
What age range does Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School cover?
Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School for pupils aged 2 to 11.
What are Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School's SATs (KS2) results?
In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Where is Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School?
Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School is at Ash Church Road, Ash, Hampshire, GU12 6LX.