St Giles' CofE (Aided) Infant School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 5-7 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Dene Road Ashtead Surrey KT21 1EA |
| Reference Number | 125190 |
St Giles’ CofE Infant School is performing well overall, with an 'Good' rating in most areas and an 'Outstanding' rating for personal development. Pupils are proud of their achievements, benefiting from a supportive environment where individual needs, particularly for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are met with tailored interventions. The school promotes a strong ethos among pupils, encouraging kindness and engagement in the school community through various councils and enrichment activities. However, despite many strengths, the school faces challenges with pupils' attendance, which affects their overall learning experience.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 54 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.56%
Girls: 44.44% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 18 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 18 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 6 | 13 |
| 2 | 11 | 11 | 22 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 79.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 7.4% |
| White, Other | 3.7% |
| White & Asian | 3.7% |
| Unclassified | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 Apr 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2023 | School inspection: |
| 16 Nov 2021 | School inspection |
| 20 Jan 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 14 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Apr 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Engaging and ambitious curriculum designed thoughtfully by leaders.
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers who deliver lessons effectively.
- High-quality phonics teaching in early years enhances reading skills.
- Extensive enrichment opportunities that promote character and confidence.
- Positive attitudes towards learning and a supportive atmosphere.
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not always identify misconceptions swiftly in some subjects.
- Persistent pupil absence remains a challenge affecting learning.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 15 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 26 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
The Greville Primary School
Stonny Croft, Bramley Way, Ashtead, Surrey, KT21 1SH |
0.38 miles |
|
West Ashtead Primary Academy
Taleworth Road, Ashtead, Surrey, KT21 2PX |
0.66 miles |
|
Barnett Wood Infant School
Barnett Wood Lane, Ashtead, Surrey, KT21 2DF |
0.75 miles |
|
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Grange Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7JN |
1.07 miles |
|
Little Downsend Leatherhead
13 Epsom Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 8ST |
1.31 miles |
|
The Vale Primary School and Nursery
84-92 Beaconsfield Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 6HP |
1.53 miles |
|
Leatherhead Trinity School and Nursery
Woodvill Road, Leatherhead Trinity School and Nursery, Woodvill Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7BP |
1.54 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Rosebank, West Street, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7RT |
1.7 miles |
|
St Martin's Church of England Infant School
Worple Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7AA |
1.75 miles |
|
St Martin's Church of England Junior School
Ashley Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7AD |
1.76 miles |
|
West Hill School
Kingston Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7PW |
1.77 miles |
|
St Christopher's School Trust (Epsom) Ltd
6 Downs Road, Epsom, KT18 5HE |
1.97 miles |
|
Stamford Green Primary School and Nursery
Christ Church Mount, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8LU |
1.99 miles |
|
Epsom Primary and Nursery School
Pound Lane, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8SD |
2.49 miles |
|
Southfield Park Primary School
Long Grove Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8TF |
2.56 miles |
|
Little Downsend Epsom
6 Norman Avenue, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3AB |
2.6 miles |
|
Epsom Downs Community School & Early Years Centres
St Leonard's Road, Epsom Downs, Surrey, KT18 5RJ |
2.69 miles |
|
Wallace Fields Infant School and Nursery
Wallace Fields, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3AS |
2.72 miles |
|
Shawley Community Primary Academy & Nursery
Shawley Way, Tattenham Corner, Epsom Downs, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 5PD |
2.72 miles |
|
Wallace Fields Junior School
Dorling Drive, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3BH |
2.77 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
City of London Freemen's School
Ashtead Park, Surrey, KT21 1ET |
0.33 miles |
|
Downsend School
1 Leatherhead Road, Leatherhead, KT22 8TJ |
1 miles |
|
St Andrew's Catholic School
Grange Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7JP |
1.01 miles |
|
St John's School
Epsom Road, Leatherhead, KT22 8SP |
1.44 miles |
|
Woodlands School
Fortyfoot Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 8RY |
1.46 miles |
|
Rosebery School
Whitehorse Drive, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7NQ |
1.51 miles |
|
Therfield School
Dilston Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7NZ |
1.73 miles |
|
Fox Grove School
Kingston Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7PW |
1.82 miles |
|
Kingswood House School
56 West Hill, Epsom, KT19 8LG |
1.91 miles |
|
Epsom College
College Road, Epsom, KT17 4JQ |
2.52 miles |
|
Bramley Hill School
Chequers Lane, Walton on the Hill, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 7ST |
2.77 miles |
|
Blenheim High School
Longmead Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 9BH |
2.85 miles |
|
Glyn School
The Kingsway, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 1NB |
2.92 miles |
|
RGS Surrey Hills
London Road, Dorking, RH5 6EA |
3.05 miles |
|
Danes Hill School
Danes Hill School, Surrey, KT22 0JG |
3.06 miles |
|
The Children's Trust School
Tadworth Court, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 5RU |
3.14 miles |
|
North East Surrey College of Technology
Reigate Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3DS |
3.19 miles |
|
Chessington School
Garrison Lane, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2JS |
3.37 miles |
|
Papillon House
Pebble Close, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 7PA |
3.46 miles |
|
St Philip's School
Harrow Close, Leatherhead Road, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2HR |
3.46 miles |