Low Ash Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Wrose Road Wrose Shipley West Yorkshire BD18 1AA |
| Phone | 01274582927 |
| Reference Number | 107272 |
Low Ash Primary School demonstrates effective action in maintaining the standards established at the previous inspection. The school is committed to creating a caring and inclusive environment where pupils feel happy and safe, which is reflected in their good attendance and positive attitudes towards learning. While the school has strengths in reading and mathematics, there are challenges in meeting the diverse needs of all pupils, especially those at the early stages of writing and some students with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). This inspection marks the first routine evaluation since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, providing valuable insights into how the school has adapted during this challenging period.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 474 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.7%
Girls: 44.3% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 34 | 61 |
| 2 | 31 | 28 | 59 |
| 3 | 33 | 28 | 61 |
| 4 | 38 | 19 | 57 |
| 5 | 50 | 36 | 86 |
| 6 | 29 | 29 | 58 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 74.3% |
| Pakistani | 8.2% |
| Indian | 4.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| White, Other | 1.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| African | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Jan 2025 | School inspection |
| 19 Nov 2019 | School inspection |
| 26 Apr 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Apr 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 28 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Feb 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 09 Feb 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and safe, reflecting a caring school environment.
- Strong relationships among pupils embody inclusivity and respect.
- The school has effective reading programs that support pupils' literacy.
- Pupils achieve well in mathematics with clear understanding of key concepts.
- The curriculum is well-structured, building sequentially on prior knowledge.
- Teachers provide a wide variety of texts to foster a love of reading.
- Pupils are enthusiastic participants in school clubs and community events.
- Good attendance rates among pupils highlight their engagement.
- Commitment from staff to support pupil well-being and manage workload.
Areas for Improvement
- Learning needs of pupils at the early stage of writing are not consistently met.
- Inconsistency in teaching foundational skills for letter and number formation.
- Some activities for pupils with SEND do not align well with their learning needs.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 5% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.7 | ||
| Writing | 0.3 | ||
| Maths | 1.3 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 39 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 26 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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High Crags Primary Leadership Academy
Crag Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 2ES |
0.41 miles |
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Christ Church Church of England Academy
Wrose Brow Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 2NT |
0.45 miles |
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Frizinghall Primary School
Salisbury Road, Frizinghall, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 4HP |
0.68 miles |
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St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
High Busy Lane, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 1HD |
0.68 miles |
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Shipley CofE Primary School
Otley Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 2PT |
0.74 miles |
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Poplars Farm Primary School
Poplars Park Road, Off Kings Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD2 1LQ |
0.81 miles |
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Blakehill Primary School
Highfield Road, Idle, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD10 8QN |
1.01 miles |
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Swain House Primary School
Radcliffe Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD2 1JL |
1.01 miles |
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Grove House Primary School
Myers Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD2 4ED |
1.14 miles |
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Wycliffe CofE Primary School
Saltaire Road, Shipley, BD18 3HZ |
1.16 miles |
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St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Victoria Park, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 4RL |
1.2 miles |
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St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Myers Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD2 4ES |
1.26 miles |
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Hoyle Court Primary School
Fyfe Grove, Baildon, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD17 6DN |
1.26 miles |
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Heaton St Barnabas' CofE Aided Primary School
Rossefield Road, Heaton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 4DA |
1.29 miles |
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Thorpe Primary
Albion Road, Idle, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD10 9PY |
1.35 miles |
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Idle CofE Primary School
Boothroyd Drive, Idle, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD10 8LU |
1.37 miles |
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Baildon Glen Primary School
Thompson Lane, Baildon, Thompson Lane, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD17 7LY |
1.44 miles |
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Saltaire Primary School
Albert Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 4NR |
1.48 miles |
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Thackley Primary School
Town Lane, Thackley, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD10 8PJ |
1.51 miles |
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Midland Road Nursery School
Bateman Street, Bradford, BD8 7DJ |
1.52 miles |
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Bradford Christian School
Livingstone Road, Bolton Woods, Bradford, BD2 1BT |
0.59 miles |
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Oasis Academy Lister Park
North Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 7ND |
0.99 miles |
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Bradford Grammar School
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1.02 miles |
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Hanson Academy
Sutton Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD2 1JP |
1.05 miles |
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Shipley College
Exhibition Road, Victoria Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, BD18 3JW |
1.26 miles |
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St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
Highgate, Heaton, Bradford, BD9 4BQ |
1.41 miles |
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Al Mumin Primary and Secondary School
Clifton Street, Manningham, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 7DA |
1.54 miles |
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Valley Academy
Cliffe Terrace, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 7DX |
1.61 miles |
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Titus Salt School
Higher Coach Road, Baildon, Shipley, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD17 5RH |
1.61 miles |
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Immanuel College
Leeds Road, Idle, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD10 9AQ |
1.65 miles |
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Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy
158 Cliffe Road, Undercliffe, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD3 0LT |
1.7 miles |
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High Park School
Thorn Lane, Heaton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 6RY |
2.02 miles |
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The Home Study Project Co Pakistan Community and Neighbourhood Assoc
White Abbey Road, Bradford, BD8 8EJ |
2.03 miles |
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Carlton Bolling
Undercliffe Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD3 0DU |
2.03 miles |
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Prism Independent School
Walker Drive, Girlington, Bradford, BD8 9ES |
2.1 miles |
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Beckfoot Upper Heaton
Thorn Lane, Heaton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 6AL |
2.15 miles |
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Belle Vue Girls' Academy
Thorn Lane, Bingley Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 6NA |
2.22 miles |
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Bradford Girls' Grammar School
Squire Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 6RB |
2.23 miles |
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Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford
Syedna Way, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 9AR |
2.24 miles |
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Dixons Cottingley Academy
Cottingley New Road, Bingley, BD16 1TZ |
2.31 miles |