Ashton CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Roade Hill Ashton Northampton Northamptonshire NN7 2JH |
| Phone | 01604863189 |
| Reference Number | 121957 |
Ashton CofE Primary School has demonstrated significant improvement since its last inspection, now rated as good in all areas including the quality of education, behavior and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The school's small size fosters a close-knit community where pupils feel safe and valued, with parents praising the care provided by staff. Overall, there are positive perceptions of the school environment, enhanced by various enjoyable activities and focused support for pupils' learning, particularly for those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 35 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 34.29%
Girls: 65.71% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 42.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 4 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | Unknown | 6 | 6 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 74.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 8.6% |
| Unclassified | 5.7% |
| White & Asian | 2.9% |
| African | 2.9% |
| Caribbean | 2.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 22 Oct 2019 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2025 | School inspection |
| 22 Oct 2019 | School inspection: |
| 23 Nov 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 09 May 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Dec 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 09 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Feb 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel proud of their school and describe it as 'like a family'.
- There is a strong emphasis on reading with high expectations set by teachers.
- Teachers have received good-quality training which enhances pupil engagement.
- Pupils with SEND are generally well supported in their learning.
- Teachers know pupils very well and adapt to their individual needs.
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not consistently identify next learning steps for pupils with SEND.
- Not all curriculum subjects are planned to ensure pupils know and remember more.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 43% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
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 | 96 |
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 | -0.9 | ||
| Writing | 2.9 | ||
| Maths | -1.5 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 4 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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