Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School
Consultation
Local Authority is currently consulting on the formal expansion of Ash Grange from September 2028.
Dear Parents/Carers,
The Local Authority is currently consulting on the formal expansion of Ash Grange from September 2028. As you may be aware, we accommodated a “bulge” class last year, resulting in two Reception classes, and we have been asked to do this again from September 2026.
We are supportive of this proposal, as it will enable more local families to access our wonderful provision.
Please find below further details of the consultation, including a direct link to it and key documents
We are consulting you about a proposal to expand Ash Grange Nursery & Primary School (Ash Grange) from a one form entry (1FE) primary school to a two form of entry (2FE) primary school from September 2028.
If the proposal was agreed, the expansion would be phased, with the school growing incrementally – or year on year. This means that existing year groups would remain their current size and each new Reception intake would increase from 30 to 60 pupils from September 2028 onwards.
Within the Ash & Tongham planning area, there are currently 240 Reception places available across six schools. For September 2026, schools in the Ash & Tongham planning area received a combined total of 271 first preference reception applications, which is 31 more applications for Reception places than there are Reception places available.
Ash Grange sits on a large site that is centrally located in relation to the locality of the bulk of pupil demand. The site offers sufficient space for expansion, making it a practical and sustainable option for meeting the area’s growing need for school places.
We will be holding public meetings for families, local communities and any other interested parties to discuss the proposal and provide their feedback. Anyone who wishes to come is welcome at the meetings, and you do not have to have a child at the school to attend.
The meetings will take place on:
Thursday 2nd July
2pm and 7pm at Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School
The full proposal is outlined in the link documents below.
We now want to hear your comments on the proposal. Your input and feedback are important in helping us to further understand the views of the children, parents/carers, staff and local community.
This consultation begins on Monday 1 June 2026 and closes on Monday 13 July 2026.
Kind regards,
Mrs Curtis
Headteacher