Ash Green Community Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Mixenden Road Mixenden Halifax West Yorkshire HX2 8QD |
| Phone | 01422244613 |
| Reference Number | 107534 |
Ash Green Community Primary School has effectively maintained its standards since its previous inspection. The school creates a safe and inclusive environment where all pupils, irrespective of their needs, can access a well-structured curriculum that emphasizes high expectations for behavior and learning. Pupils enjoy their time at school, benefit from the strong support provided by staff, and develop positive relationships with peers and adults. However, challenges remain, particularly concerning attendance and the need for clarity in teaching basic writing skills, indicating areas for ongoing improvement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 450 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.78%
Girls: 48.22% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 61.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 22 | 52 |
| 2 | 28 | 30 | 58 |
| 3 | 27 | 26 | 53 |
| 4 | 31 | 28 | 59 |
| 5 | 28 | 30 | 58 |
| 6 | 31 | 24 | 55 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.9% |
| African | 2.9% |
| White, Other | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2024 | School inspection |
| 15 Nov 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Dec 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Dec 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 01 Dec 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 16 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Sep 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong and caring relationships between staff and pupils
- Inclusive and ambitious curriculum for all students
- Effective provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities
- Well-structured reading and mathematics curriculums
- High priority on reading with a strong phonics approach
- Improvements in early years provision since the last inspection
- Positive attitudes to learning and behavior among pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Basic writing skills, including grammar and punctuation, not sufficiently developed
- Low attendance rates for some pupils, affecting their learning
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 42% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
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 | 103 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
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 | 0.6 | ||
| Writing | 0.8 | ||
| Maths | 3.2 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 3 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 1 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Abbey Park Academy
Keighley Close, Illingworth, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 9DG |
0.62 miles |
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St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Furness Place, Illingworth, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 8JY |
0.71 miles |
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Dean Field Community Primary School
Cousin Lane, Ovenden, Halifax, HX2 8DQ |
0.75 miles |
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Trinity Academy Whitehill
Occupation Lane, Illingworth, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 9RL |
0.96 miles |
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Wainstalls School
Wainstalls, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 7TE |
0.98 miles |
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Moorside Community Primary School
Keighley Road, Ovenden, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 8AP |
1 miles |
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Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School
Sandbeds Road, Pellon, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 0QQ |
1.44 miles |
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Bradshaw Primary School
Ingham Lane, Bradshaw, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 9PF |
1.49 miles |
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Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Albert Road, Pellon, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 0QD |
1.53 miles |
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Lee Mount Academy
Lee Mount Road, Lee Mount, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 5EB |
1.69 miles |
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Mount Pellon Primary Academy
Battinson Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 4RG |
1.78 miles |
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Trinity Academy Akroydon
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1.91 miles |
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St Augustine's CofE School
Hanson Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 5PG |
2.02 miles |
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Midgley School
Lane Ends, Midgley, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 6TX |
2.06 miles |
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Luddenden CofE School
Dene View, Luddendenfoot, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 6PB |
2.08 miles |
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Wood Bank School
Dene View, Luddenden, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 6PB |
2.1 miles |
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Warley Town School
Dark Lane, Warley, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 7QD |
2.15 miles |
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Beech Hill School
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2.22 miles |
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Warley Road Primary Academy
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2.3 miles |
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Shibden Head Primary Academy
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2.41 miles |
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The North Halifax Grammar School
Moorbottom Road, Illingworth, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 9SU |
1.09 miles |
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Broadwood School
252 Moorend Road, Pellon, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 0RU |
1.11 miles |
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Trinity Academy Halifax
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1.3 miles |
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The Halifax Academy
Gibbet Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 0BA |
1.82 miles |
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Beacon Lights Schools
Lister Lane, Halifax, HX1 5JL |
2.33 miles |
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Brearley Hall School
1 Burnley Road, Luddendenfoot, Halifax, HX2 6HP |
2.39 miles |
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Calderdale College
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2.4 miles |
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Trinity Academy Grammar
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2.46 miles |
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Trinity Sixth Form Academy
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2.62 miles |
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Compass Community School Willow Park
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2.63 miles |
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Trinity Academy Bradford
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2.71 miles |
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The Crossley Heath School
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2.86 miles |
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The Calder Learning Trust
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3.01 miles |
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Ryburn Valley High School
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3.34 miles |
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Stafford Hall School
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3.52 miles |
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Ravenscliffe High School
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3.69 miles |
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Millcourt School
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3.88 miles |
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Hipperholme Grammar School
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4.1 miles |
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Park Lane Academy
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4.22 miles |
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Jaamiatul Imaam Muhammad Zakaria
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4.33 miles |