The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.7
5.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
54%
12.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
14%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 207 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 121 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,209
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Head
- Ms Agnes Bailey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Monitoring visit
March 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Manor Road, Ash, Surrey, GU12 6QH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWalsh CofE Junior School
Primary · 477m away
St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 644m away
Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Alderwood School
All-through · 1.4km away
Park Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School
Primary · 1.8km away
St Michael's Church of England Controlled Infant School
Primary · 1.9km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Ash Manor School a selective school?
No. Ash Manor School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ash Manor School's Ofsted rating?
Ash Manor School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ash Manor School?
Ash Manor School currently has 1,209 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ash Manor School take?
Ash Manor School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ash Manor School?
Ash Manor School is in Ash, GU12 6QH, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ash Manor School have a sixth form?
No, Ash Manor School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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