Ashover Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Narrowleys Lane Ashover Chesterfield Derbyshire S45 0AU |
| Phone | 01246590207 |
| Reference Number | 112501 |
Ashover Primary School has transitioned from an Outstanding rating in its previous inspection to a Good rating in its latest inspection after a considerable gap of 14 years, mostly due to being exempt from routine inspections. The school is characterized by a welcoming and nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and supported. The leadership team is ambitious for all students, including those with special educational needs, and promotes a curriculum that is well sequenced in most subjects, although some areas require further improvement. Pupils are engaged and demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning, participating actively in school life and community projects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 217 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.62%
Girls: 54.38% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 31 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 31.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 2 | 9 | 22 | 31 |
| 3 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 4 | 18 | 14 | 32 |
| 5 | 17 | 15 | 32 |
| 6 | 15 | 18 | 33 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 01 Mar 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Mar 2022 | School inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 08 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Sep 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and supported in a nurturing school environment.
- Strong emphasis on the school's 'ASPIRE' values fosters respect and cooperation among pupils.
- Curriculum is well sequenced and ambitious in subjects like mathematics, science, and history.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Positive attitudes towards reading, with pupils enjoying a variety of books.
- High levels of pupil engagement and participation in school activities and responsibilities.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects like religious education and languages have poorly sequenced curriculums.
- Teachers sometimes do not assess pupil learning effectively, hindering advancement for more advanced students.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 79% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 30% |
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 | 109 | ||
| Maths | 107 |
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 | 5 | ||
| Writing | 3.8 | ||
| Maths | 5.7 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 11 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 23 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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