Ashburton Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Whistley Hill Ashburton Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 7DW |
| Phone | 01364652343 |
| Reference Number | 136561 |
Ashburton Primary School is performing well overall, achieving a good rating across all inspected domains including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. Pupils are happy and engaged, showcasing a love for learning and a strong sense of community within the school. The leadership team demonstrates ambition for high-quality education, successfully supports students with special educational needs, and encourages active participation through various responsibilities and community involvement. However, the school has faced challenges this academic year due to significant staff changes, which have hindered some improvement efforts within the curriculum. While the foundations for effective reading instruction and personal development are strong, not all subjects have reached the same level of maturity in teaching, and some students struggle to retain essential knowledge over the long term. Overall, the school is making positive strides despite these challenges and maintains an inclusive environment conducive to student growth.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 187 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.52%
Girls: 53.48% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | 11 | 13 | 24 |
| 3 | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| 4 | 12 | 18 | 30 |
| 5 | 16 | 11 | 27 |
| 6 | 14 | 14 | 28 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.8% |
| White, Other | 4.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| African | 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 | 10 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 May 2023 | School inspection: |
| 14 Mar 2017 | Short inspection |
| 21 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 15 Jun 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 09 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Ashburton Primary School | |
| 09 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 02 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 02 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Jul 2001 | Full inspection |
| 02 Jul 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a strong sense of belonging and engagement in school life.
- High-quality support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Strong emphasis on reading and phonics instruction from the onset of schooling.
- Pupils actively participate in leadership roles and community activities.
- Effective personal, social, and health education curriculum supports pupil development.
Areas for Improvement
- Significant staff changes have impacted curriculum development.
- In some subjects, pupils struggle to retain important knowledge over the long term.
- Quality checks on the curriculum do not consistently inform future planning.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 14% |
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 | 105 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
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 | 0.4 | ||
| Writing | -0.4 | ||
| Maths | -0.1 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 7 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
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