The short version
Above-average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 114
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 13.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Lisa Hobby (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
School Lane, Ashurst Wood, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 3QW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Ashurst Wood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ashurst Wood Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ashurst Wood Primary School?
Ashurst Wood Primary School currently has 114 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ashurst Wood Primary School take?
Ashurst Wood Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ashurst Wood Primary School?
Ashurst Wood Primary School is in East Grinstead, RH19 3QW, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ashurst Wood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ashurst Wood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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