The Echelford Primary School
Ashford, TW15 1EX · Surrey · primary school
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126th 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 — 6.8/10 against 4,236 of them, against 7.2/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 13 | 35% | 0.45 |
| 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.
The Echelford Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% 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%. 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 (6.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in April 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join football, cheerleading, dance, computing, choir, craft, cooking, and golf clubs, plus summer sports and a trip to High Ashurst. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 612 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 new inspection framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about The Echelford Primary School
Overview
The Echelford Primary School provides a high-quality education where pupils are "happy and enthusiastic learners" who feel safe and valued. The report highlights a "caring and nurturing ethos" supported by strong leadership, resulting in pupils who are "highly reflective and emotionally literate" and well-prepared for their next steps.
Strengths
- Early years provision is rated at a "Strong standard," with children receiving an "excellent start" through a carefully designed curriculum that prioritises language and communication.
- Personal development is rated at a "Strong standard," with pupils demonstrating a "keen sense of belonging" and benefiting from extensive pastoral support and meaningful leadership opportunities.
- Pupils achieve "significantly above the national average" in reading and mathematics, becoming "confident and fluent readers" through precise phonics teaching.
- Behaviour is described as "very well" managed, with pupils showing "impeccable manners" and resilience, while bullying is addressed "swiftly and effectively."
- Leaders hold "high ambition for all pupils," ensuring additional needs are identified quickly and supported through tailored interventions and external expertise.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "continue to embed the school's approach to further strengthen pupils' writing," as current adaptations occasionally fail to support improvements in handwriting and composition.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are "made safer and feel safe."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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