Ashford CofE Primary School
94%
Capacity
394
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Ashford CofE Primary School
Ashford CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Spelthorne community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 394 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Ashford CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lesley Bailey, it falls under Surrey local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8962nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 19 in Spelthorne.
Ashford CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 128 applications for 49 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 35 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Ashford CofE Primary School include Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Library, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Dance, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Art Club, Eco Club, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Spelthorne, Ashford CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | School Road, Ashford, Spelthorne, TW15 2BW |
| Headteacher | Lesley Bailey |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Number of Pupils | 394 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.5% |
| School Capacity | 394 / 420 (94% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8962nd of 13,686
Nationally
1341st of 2,034
In South East
17th of 19
In Spelthorne
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
56%
'23/24
57%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed49
128
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
35 families put this school as their 1st choice (27% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
School Road, Ashford
Spelthorne, TW15 2BW
Journey to School
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