Ashton Hayes Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Church Road Ashton Hayes Chester Cheshire CH3 8AB |
| Phone | 01244307408 |
| Reference Number | 111109 |
Ashton Hayes Primary School continues to be recognized as a good educational institution, characterized by strong community ties and a supportive environment that promotes pupil well-being and safety. Pupils here not only enjoy their school experience but also demonstrate good behavior and a sense of responsibility towards each other and their learning. The leadership team shows high ambition for all students, with a focus on academic, social, and emotional support, particularly for those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This is reflected in the successful outcomes for most pupils, especially in reading, where children develop well from early years to key stage 2. However, the school faces challenges in ensuring consistent implementation of the new phonics curriculum and in clearly identifying the essential knowledge that pupils in early years need to prepare for key stage 1. These areas require attention to ensure that all pupils can build on their prior learning effectively. Despite these concerns, the overall distribution of educational experiences and support remains strong, indicating a positive trajectory for the school’s development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 129 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 57.36%
Girls: 42.64% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 3.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 7 | 19 |
| 2 | 12 | 11 | 23 |
| 3 | 10 | 8 | 18 |
| 4 | 11 | 6 | 17 |
| 5 | 12 | 11 | 23 |
| 6 | 10 | 6 | 16 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.2% |
| White, Other | 3.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.1% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 30 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 30 Nov 2022 | School inspection |
| 28 Feb 2017 | Short inspection |
| 17 Apr 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 29 Apr 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between pupils and staff.
- High ambition for pupil achievement, including those with SEND.
- Effective support and structure for pupils' social and emotional needs.
- Calm classrooms that facilitate learning and good behavior.
- Diverse curriculum with opportunities for cultural understanding.
- Robust safeguarding measures ensuring pupil safety.
Areas for Improvement
- New phonics curriculum is still in early stages of implementation.
- Insufficient detail in early years curriculum impacting learning transition to Year 1.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 44% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 6% |
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 | 104 | ||
| 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 | 3.2 | ||
| Writing | -3.9 | ||
| Maths | -0.1 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 9 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 14 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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