Ashfield Park Primary School

Type Primary / Community school
Age Range 2-11
Religion Does not apply
Address Redhill Road
Ross-on-Wye
Herefordshire
HR9 5AU
Phone 01989562738
Reference Number 116731

Ashfield Park Primary School continues to perform well as a good school, demonstrating a strong commitment to inclusivity and providing a diverse range of educational experiences. Pupils are motivated and engaged, benefiting from a well-structured curriculum that supports their progress in reading, writing, and mathematics. The school has seen improvements in attendance and pupil behavior, highlighting a positive school culture where respect and safety are prioritized. Despite these strengths, there are areas where the curriculum needs further development to ensure consistent knowledge acquisition across all subjects. The leadership team has made significant strides in strengthening the curriculum and professional development for staff, which is evident in the effective teaching of phonics and other subjects. However, some subjects still require more robust embedding, as noted by inspectors. This is particularly important for pupils who may struggle with learning or are new to English. Overall, the school is on a positive trajectory, focusing on continuous improvement while fostering a supportive environment for all pupils.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 287
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 52.61%
Girls: 47.39%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 23.6%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 11.5%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 21.8
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 20.3
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 22

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 13 10 23
2 16 22 38
3 19 15 34
4 24 16 40
5 18 12 30
6 24 27 51

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 85.4%
White, Other 10.5%
White & Black (African) 1%
Mixed, Other 1%
White & Asian 0.7%
Asian, Other 0.7%
White & Black (Caribbean) 0.3%
African 0.3%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Report Date 11 Jun 2024
Date Report
11 Jun 2024 School inspection
05 Jun 2019 Short inspection
02 Jun 2015 Full inspection:
20 Mar 2012 Full inspection:
04 Jun 2009 Full inspection:
30 Mar 2006 Full inspection:
25 Sep 2000 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Pupils enjoy attending school and are enthusiastic about their learning.
  • The school promotes a highly inclusive environment for all students.
  • Effective teaching of phonics leads to strong early reading skills.
  • Pupils excel in mathematics and history due to a well-designed curriculum.
  • Behaviour and attitudes to learning are a significant strength.
  • The school has successfully improved attendance and reduced persistent absence.

Areas for Improvement

  • Some subjects have a curriculum that is not as well embedded as others.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 67%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 8%

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 104

Progress Scores

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Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading -0.6
Writing 3.4
Maths -1.4

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Average Scaled Score

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 13 1
Third Preference 7 0
From another Local Authority 1 0

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