Clarendon Primary School
Ashford, TW15 2HZ · Surrey · primary school
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102nd of 203 primary schools in Surrey we can score, 296 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.9/10 against 2,559 of them, against 5.9/10 nationally. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Clarendon Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in 2023-12. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 254 pupils against a stated capacity of 241. 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
With the most recent inspection in 2023-12, what specific improvements have been made to teaching quality since then? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs operate on days with school trips or events?
What Ofsted said about Clarendon Primary School
Overview
Clarendon Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are "keen to live up to the school’s motto about achieving their best" and demonstrate a firm commitment to kindness. The report highlights that pupils feel safe, enjoy coming to school, and benefit from an effective curriculum that places a strong emphasis on reading and clear teacher expectations.
Strengths
- An "effective approach to reading is at the heart of the curriculum," with substantial efforts ensuring pupils make a strong start and receive targeted support for specific sounds.
- Teachers provide "clear explanations" using examples and models, helping pupils feel confident in subjects like mathematics and enabling them to recall previous learning with increasing confidence.
- Pupils are "considerate of one another," with older pupils helping to organise playground games to ensure spaces are shared and enjoyed by all.
- Leaders ensure that disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "benefit fully from what the school provides," with these groups achieving strongly from their starting points.
- The school offers "enriching opportunities for pupils’ wider development," including subsidised activities, clubs, and cultural experiences that capitalise on the community's diversity.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, pupils do not consistently produce high-quality work or fulfil all aspects of tasks, meaning they do not develop their knowledge as fully as they could; leaders should ensure tasks are completed fully.
- In early years, routines and expectations are "less securely embedded" during independent time, resulting in children not always learning as well as they could; leaders should strengthen these routines.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 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
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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