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Schools in Ashtead

A town in Surrey

  • Town
  • 15 schools and nurseries
  • 3,132 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

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A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Ashtead at a glance

Ahead of England on results at 11

How Ashtead's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries155 primary · 1 secondary · 7 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1174%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths84%Attainment 8 65.4, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary11%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school9%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Ashtead

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Ashtead primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Ashtead

5 mainstream schools in Ashtead, best first

The Greville Primary School

Ashtead, KT21 1SH · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good or better

Results well above the England average.

49 first choices, 49 offers made

Met the standard at 1175%

England 62%

Days missed
3.9%
Pupils
650
Pupils per teacher
21.9
View school The Greville Primary School

West Ashtead Primary Academy

Ashtead, KT21 2PX · Academy · Primary · Ages 0 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard in every area

Results above the England average.

23 first choices, 23 offers made

Met the standard at 1166%

England 62%

Days missed
6.8%
Pupils
266
Pupils per teacher
22.1
View school West Ashtead Primary Academy

Top Secondary Schools in Ashtead

1 mainstream schools in Ashtead, best first

St Andrew's Catholic School

Leatherhead, KT22 7JP · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

378 first choices, 236 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1665.4

England 46.2

Days missed
5.0%
Pupils
1,594
Pupils per teacher
14.1
View school St Andrew's Catholic School

Nurseries in Ashtead

7 in Ashtead, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in Ashtead

3 in Ashtead, by the school's Eduscope score

St Andrew's Catholic School

Leatherhead, KT22 7JP · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

378 first choices, 236 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1665.4

England 46.2

Days missed
5.0%
Pupils
1,594
Pupils per teacher
14.1
View school St Andrew's Catholic School

City of London Freemen's School

Surrey, KT21 1ET · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 18

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
971
Pupils per teacher
–
View school City of London Freemen's School

Downsend School

Leatherhead, KT22 8TJ · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 19

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results well above the England average.

Attainment 8 at 1662.9

England 46.2

Days missed
–
Pupils
537
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Downsend School

Private Schools in Ashtead

2 in Ashtead. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

City of London Freemen's School

Surrey, KT21 1ET · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 18

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
971
Pupils per teacher
–
View school City of London Freemen's School

Downsend School

Leatherhead, KT22 8TJ · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 19

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results well above the England average.

Attainment 8 at 1662.9

England 46.2

Days missed
–
Pupils
537
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Downsend School
The map

Every school in Ashtead, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Barnett Wood Infant School, Outstanding in every areaThe Greville Primary School, Good or betterSt Giles' CofE (Aided) Infant School, GoodCity of London Freemen's School, InspectedDownsend School, InspectedWest Ashtead Primary Academy, Expected standard in every areaSt Andrew's Catholic School, OutstandingSt Peter's Catholic Primary School, OutstandingThe Burrow, GoodBarnett Wood Pre-School, OutstandingWest Ashtead NurseryLittle Downsend Ashtead, Strong standard in every areaBusy Bees Pre-SchoolFlying Start Day Nursery Moorlands, GoodFlying Start Day Nursery Barnesmead, Outstanding
  • Outstanding4
  • Good3
  • Not graded yet8
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

Postcodes

Browse Ashtead by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Ashtead vs England

How good are Ashtead's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Ashtead

AshteadEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 2 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    74%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    84%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    9%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    11%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 3 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding2
  • Good1
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Ashtead in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%70%90%20182019202320242025
74% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap60%80%100%2018201920222023202420252026
84% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
9% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Ashtead has 15 schools and nurseries.

There are 14% more pupils than in 2018.

11% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Ashtead's state schools each January.

Up 14% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Ashtead11%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

Keep up with schools in Ashtead

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Ashtead

How many schools are in Ashtead?

Ashtead has 15 schools, including 7 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 7 nurseries, 2 independent schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Ashtead?

The highest-ranked schools in Ashtead on Eduscope are St Andrew's Catholic School, St Peter's Catholic Primary School, The Greville Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Ashtead are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Ashtead hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 2 schools rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Ashtead perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Ashtead, 74% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Ashtead?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Ashtead is 16.9:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Ashtead schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Ashtead is 9.4%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Ashtead?

There are 3,132 pupils enrolled across schools in Ashtead, with 1,538 in primary and 1,594 in secondary. 8.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Ashtead?

There are 2 independent schools in Ashtead. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in Ashtead on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in Ashtead?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 15 schools in Ashtead by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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