Ashton Park School
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Blackmoor's Lane Bower Ashton Bristol BS3 2JL |
| Phone | 01173772777 |
| Reference Number | 145398 |
Ashton Park School has demonstrated strong overall performance in its first inspection, with an overall effectiveness rated as good across all inspected areas. Pupils express satisfaction in their school experience, finding their lessons engaging and feeling safe within the school community. The leadership has established clear expectations via the 'Ashton Park Way', fostering an environment of respect and community involvement. The school offers a broad curriculum that is ambitious, albeit some aspects are newly implemented and still developing their effectiveness. Teachers possess strong subject knowledge and take a keen interest in their pupils' success.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1252 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.24%
Girls: 47.76% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 108 | 114 | 222 |
| 8 | 112 | 110 | 222 |
| 9 | 111 | 103 | 214 |
| 10 | 118 | 96 | 214 |
| 11 | 105 | 110 | 215 |
| 12 | 53 | 43 | 96 |
| 13 | 47 | 22 | 69 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 74.1% |
| White, Other | 6.9% |
| African | 3.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Nov 2022 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy lessons and feel safe at school.
- Staff have high expectations for pupil behavior.
- The curriculum in key stage 3 is broad and ambitious.
- Teachers have strong subject knowledge and design effective lessons.
- Pupils receive supportive career guidance, including work experience opportunities.
- A culture of safeguarding is prioritized, with effective arrangements in place.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils with SEND do not receive adequate support.
- Teaching does not always reinforce prior knowledge effectively.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 45.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 57.9% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 21.63 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 19.62 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | D | B | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | D | B | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 7.7% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 150 | 16 |
| Third Preference | 67 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 9 | 0 |
Previous Years
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