Ashurst Wood Primary School
URN: 125929 • East Grinstead RH19 3QW
Overview
- Name
- Ashurst Wood Primary School
- URN
- 125929
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 48.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lisa Hobby (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01342822584
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- School Lane, East Grinstead RH19 3QW
Summary
Ashurst Wood Primary School is a mixed community school located in East Grinstead, West Sussex, with a current enrolment of 114 pupils and a capacity of 140. The school prides itself on its small class sizes, ensuring that every child is known personally by the staff, fostering a supportive and friendly environment. The school’s ethos emphasizes a love of learning, encouraging children to become confident, caring citizens who contribute positively to their community.
The curriculum at Ashurst Wood is designed to be stimulating and creative, promoting lifelong learning and engagement beyond the classroom. The school also offers a Forest School program, which enhances outdoor learning experiences. The leadership team is committed to providing a well-rounded education that supports the social, emotional, academic, and moral development of each child.
Ashurst Wood Primary School is exploring opportunities to join the Hurst Education Trust, aiming to enhance resources and support while maintaining its unique identity and values. The school welcomes visits from prospective families to learn more about its community-focused approach to education.
The curriculum at Ashurst Wood is designed to be stimulating and creative, promoting lifelong learning and engagement beyond the classroom. The school also offers a Forest School program, which enhances outdoor learning experiences. The leadership team is committed to providing a well-rounded education that supports the social, emotional, academic, and moral development of each child.
Ashurst Wood Primary School is exploring opportunities to join the Hurst Education Trust, aiming to enhance resources and support while maintaining its unique identity and values. The school welcomes visits from prospective families to learn more about its community-focused approach to education.
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- Read more (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Policies (other)
- Our School (other)
- School Prospectus (other)
- Welcome (other)
- 01342 822584 (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Estcots Primary School (64.7)
- Halsford Park Primary School (63.9)
- St Peter's Catholic Primary School (63.3)
- St Mary's CofE Primary School, East Grinstead (62.6)
- The Meads Primary School (62.5)
Key details
- LA
- West Sussex
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 140
- Pupils
- 114
- Boys
- 53
- Girls
- 61
- FSM %
- 13.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 114 | 53 | 61 | 140 | 13.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 124 | 56 | 68 | 140 | 11.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 132 | 59 | 73 | 140 | 10.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 132 | 59 | 73 | 140 | 10.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 138 | 69 | 69 | 140 | 10.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 139 | 69 | 70 | 138 | 5.00 |
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