Ash Manor School

About Ash Manor School

Ash Manor School’s Progress 8 score of 0.41 places it well above the Surrey local authority average of 0.26, meaning pupils here make significantly more academic progress between age 11 and 16 than their peers across the county. That gap is not marginal — it is nearly two-thirds higher than the LA norm. The school ranks 3rd out of 6 secondary schools in Guildford, putting it in the top half of its immediate borough, and sits 21st out of 66 schools of the same type across Surrey. Nationally, it falls within the top 25% of all schools, ranked 634th out of 3,141. This is a school that consistently outperforms the local benchmark, and its Progress 8 banding is officially classed as “Above average.” For parents comparing options in the Guildford area, Ash Manor stands out as a strong academic performer relative to the typical Surrey state secondary.

The school’s Attainment 8 score sits at 51.5, and 75.7% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and maths — the basics measure. When you tighten that to a grade 5 or above, the figure drops to 56.3%, which is still a solid showing. Breaking down Progress 8 by subject, maths leads with a score of 0.61, followed by English at 0.52, and the EBacc subjects at 0.38. The EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 10.7%, and only 5.3% of pupils achieved the full EBacc at grade 4 or above. Ofsted last inspected the school in November 2022, confirming it remains Good overall, with Good ratings for leadership and management. That marks a clear improvement from its previous graded inspection in 2012, when it was rated Requires Improvement. The school has held a Good rating across both its most recent inspections.

Ash Manor is a mixed, non-selective secondary for ages 11 to 16 with no sixth form. It is oversubscribed: for 2025/26, there were 393 applications for 284 places, with 204 first-preference offers made. The school operates at near full capacity with 1,209 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,200. Facilities are generous for a state school, including a swimming pool, astro turf, tennis courts, a chapel, and dedicated music rooms and art studios. Sports offered include rowing, rugby, hockey, and athletics, while clubs range from coding and chess to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. The school’s SEND register covers a broad spectrum, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health support. With 18% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the intake is more diverse than many Surrey schools. This is a good fit for families in Guildford who want above-average academic progress in a well-equipped, inclusive environment.

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