Meadhurst Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Feltham Hill Road, Ashford, TW15 1LPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Meadhurst Primary School is a primary school in Ashford for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 512 schools in Surrey. It ranks 195th of 203 primary schools in Surrey. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 24 January 2023, report published 8 March 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 24 January 2023

The school's values 'learn, thrive and achieve' permeate into every aspect of daily life. Pupils' success and happiness are at the forefront of everything that happens here. They feel safe and trust staff. Incidents of bullying are dealt with effectively. Relationships between staff and pupils are respectful. Leaders have high expectations. An overwhelming majority of pupils work hard to achieve these. Pupils are confident and kind towards everyone. They speak enthusiastically and fondly about the drama, art, dancing and sports clubs they enjoy. Pupils are passionate about their roles as playtime buddies, eco-troopers, members of the school council and library monitors. They talk knowledgeably about individual liberty and mutual respect. One Year 4 pupil said, 'We make sure that everyone feels part of our school community. We appreciate each other and don't judge anyone here.' Breaktimes are sociable and pleasant occasions. Pupils regularly raise funds and donations for charities they support. Trips, such as visits to BP, Hampton Court Palace and other local areas of interest, help pupils learn about their community. Pupils know how to look after their health and well-being. They participate in a wide range of sporting and creative events in the area and beyond.

What the school should improve

  • A few staff do not teach phonics consistently well. As a result, some of the youngest readers do not learn to read accurately. Leaders should continue to make sure that all staff who teach phonics are well trained.
  • The curriculum in some foundation subjects and areas of learning does not set out precisely the essential knowledge pupils should learn and know well. Consequently, pupils do not achieve as well as they could. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum in all subjects is well structured and coherent.
  • Some pupils have poor attendance. This means that they are missing out on important learning and vital school experiences. Leaders need to continue their work to reduce persistent absenteeism.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

59 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths47%

47%, 15 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths5%

5%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score103

103, 3 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

470 pupils on roll, with places for 630

Eligible for free school meals31.5%

31.5%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language32.3%

32.3%, 10.7 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15.7%

15.7%, 0.9 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan14.5%

14.5%, 8.5 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Meadhurst Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
The Echelford Primary School0.6 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard74% met the expected standard
Ashford CofE Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good48% met the expected standard
Kenyngton Manor Primary School0.8 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard63% met the expected standard
Springfield Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good59% met the expected standard
Oak Hill Academy West London1 mileOfsted: Outstanding57% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE HOWARD PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Grace Shaw-Powell
Address
Feltham Hill Road, Ashford, TW15 1LP
Local authority
Surrey
URN
146264

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.