Ashby Willesley Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Packington Nook Lane Ashby-de-la-Zouch Leicestershire LE65 2QG |
| Phone | 01530413654 |
| Reference Number | 143251 |
Ashby Willesley Primary School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all areas inspected. The school is inclusive, ensuring that pupils are happy and develop confidence in their learning. There is a strong focus on reading, and the school has implemented an effective phonics program. Additionally, behavior among pupils is generally positive, with effective support provided for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Notably, this is the school's first inspection since becoming an academy, and it has adapted well to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 405 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.91%
Girls: 53.09% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 4.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | 29 | 50 |
| 2 | 27 | 33 | 60 |
| 3 | 29 | 26 | 55 |
| 4 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| 5 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| 6 | 27 | 33 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.9% |
| Indian | 2.5% |
| White, Other | 1.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 16 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 Nov 2022 | School inspection: |
| 13 Jun 2019 | Short inspection |
| 06 Sep 2016 | Academy conversion letter |
| 08 Feb 2012 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Ashby Willesley Primary School | |
| 08 Feb 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 02 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 02 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 07 May 2002 | Full inspection |
| 07 May 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations set by leaders for all pupils
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Strong emphasis on reading and phonics
- Pupils demonstrate positive behaviors and attitudes
- Diverse opportunities for personal development including leadership roles
- Well-planned science curriculum
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent curriculum planning in some subjects
- Some pupils struggle to recall learning in foundation subjects
- Limited understanding of fundamental British values among some pupils
- Lack of secure knowledge about different world faiths
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 85% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 3% |
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 | 108 |
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 | -0.1 | ||
| Writing | -0.5 | ||
| Maths | 1.6 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 31 | 7 |
| Third Preference | 41 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 6 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Ashby Hill Top Primary School
Beaumont Avenue, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 2NF |
0.51 miles |
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Ashby-de-la-Zouch Church of England Primary School
Burton Road, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 2LL |
0.65 miles |
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Packington Church of England Primary School
Mill Street, Packington, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1WL |
0.89 miles |
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Ashby Hastings Primary School
School Lane, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, LE65 2AX |
0.96 miles |
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Woodcote Primary School
Willowbrook Close, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1JX |
1.07 miles |
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Moira Primary School
Blackfordby Lane, Moira, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 6EX |
1.77 miles |
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Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Off Main Street, Blackfordby, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 8AB |
2.05 miles |
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Donisthorpe Primary School
Ashby Road, Donisthorpe, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 7QF |
2.07 miles |
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Oakthorpe Primary School
School Street, Oakthorpe, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 7RE |
2.43 miles |
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St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy
Bosworth Road, Measham, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 7LQ |
2.54 miles |
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Measham Church of England Primary School
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2.57 miles |
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Viscount Beaumont's Church of England Primary School
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2.82 miles |
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Three Trees Infant Academy
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2.96 miles |
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Three Trees CofE Junior Academy
High Street, Woodville, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 7EA |
2.96 miles |
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Overseal Primary School
Woodville Road, Overseal, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 6LU |
3.32 miles |
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Albert Village Primary School
Occupation Road, Albert Village, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 8HA |
3.36 miles |
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Woodstone Community Primary School
Heather Lane, Ravenstone, Woodstone Community Primary School, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 2AH |
3.39 miles |
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Newbold Church of England Primary School
School Lane, Newbold Coleorton, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 8PF |
3.5 miles |
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Hartshorne CofE Primary School
Main Street, Hartshorne, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 7ES |
3.65 miles |
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St George's CofE Primary School
Church Street, Church Gresley, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9NP |
3.8 miles |
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Castleview School
9a & 10a Waterloo House, North Street, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1HS |
0.77 miles |
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Ivanhoe School
North Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1HX |
0.89 miles |
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Ashby School
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0.93 miles |
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Granville Academy
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3.57 miles |
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The Pingle Academy
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4.55 miles |
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Ibstock School
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4.72 miles |
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The Newbridge School
Forest Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3SJ |
4.94 miles |