Ash Manor School
Ash, GU12 6QH · Surrey · secondary school
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25th of 57 secondary schools in Surrey we can score, 58 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.6/10 against 879 of them, against 7.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 52.4 · 68 | 30% | 2.03 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.41 · 80 | 25% | 1.99 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 51.8 · 77 | 10% | 0.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ash Manor School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 49.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.41 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join photography and art clubs, or take part in football, netball, basketball, dance, trampolining, and rounders.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,252 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,200. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are the photography and art clubs structured for different year groups?
What Ofsted said about Ash Manor School
Overview
Ash Manor School continues to be a good school, where pupils "flourish" because they are "very well cared for by staff." Leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour and provide an ambitious curriculum that prepares pupils for successful futures, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and valued, with effective systems in place to resolve bullying and support mental health through initiatives like ‘The Bridge’.
- The curriculum is carefully ordered to build secure understanding, with effective assessment and tutoring for pupils at risk of falling behind.
- Staff are supported by innovative professional development, keeping teaching "fresh and exciting" while prioritising well-being.
- Extensive opportunities for clubs, trips, and leadership roles help pupils develop self-confidence, communication skills, and a strong moral compass.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with a strong culture ensuring staff spot risks and take swift action.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure all staff implement training on long-term memory strategies, as variability in teaching choices means not all pupils can fluently recall knowledge or link prior learning to new ideas.
- Leaders must continue to embed behaviour practices and seek additional support for a small minority of pupils who struggle to comply with high expectations and engage with learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders establishing a strong culture where staff know how to spot signs of risk and take swift, appropriate action.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 51.5 |
| 2024/25 | 49.7 |
| 2025/26 | 51.8 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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