Shawfield Primary School
Ash, GU12 6SX · Surrey · primary school
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150th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.6/10 against 3,131 of them, against 3.8/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Shawfield Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 8.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (3.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend a breakfast club and an after-school club. They also take part in a visit to the Houses of Parliament and a residential visit to Stone Farm.
Getting in
The published school roll is 196 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Stone Farm residential?
What Ofsted said about Shawfield Primary School
Overview
Shawfield Primary School is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. The report highlights that ‘pupils learn well’ and benefit from strong relationships with staff who ‘care for pupils and their families’. Leaders have successfully prioritised reading, ensuring most pupils read fluently by the end of key stage 1, while the curriculum is generally well sequenced to support learning.
Strengths
- ‘Relationships between staff and pupils are a real strength’, with pupils trusting adults to resolve problems swiftly.
- Leaders have ‘successfully prioritised the teaching of reading’, using a new phonics programme and expert staff training.
- The curriculum is ‘well sequenced from early years through to Year 6’ in most subjects, helping pupils build on prior learning.
- Pupils demonstrate strong personal development, speaking ‘enthusiastically about finding out about different religions and cultures’.
- Staff ‘work closely together and support each other’, appreciating leaders’ care for their well-being.
Areas to improve
- ‘Expectations for behaviour are not consistently high’, meaning learning is sometimes interrupted; leaders must ensure staff have the confidence to challenge inappropriate behaviour.
- In ‘a few areas of the curriculum, learning is not always adapted effectively enough’, particularly for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, requiring clearer identification of component knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with staff receiving regular updates and acting swiftly to support vulnerable pupils and their families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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
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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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