Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School

Type Primary / Academy converter
Age Range 4-11
Religion Church of England
Address New Street
Wall Heath
Kingswinford
West Midlands
DY6 9AH
Phone 01384818760
Reference Number 148864

Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School is performing well overall, with a strong focus on creating a safe and inclusive environment for its pupils. Leaders emphasize the importance of safeguarding and have established effective partnerships with parents and external agencies. Most pupils achieve the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics by the end of Year 6, with notable strengths in writing and phonics. Attendance is high, and pupils demonstrate positive behaviors and relationships, contributing to a supportive school culture. However, there are concerns regarding the consistency of the curriculum delivery and the need for further improvement in certain areas of learning. While the school has identified some gaps and plans to address them, there is still work to be done to ensure all pupils make strong progress. Teachers are encouraged to enhance their understanding of effective curriculum implementation, especially for pupils who have already secured intended learning outcomes. Overall, while the school has many strengths, it is crucial to continue addressing these areas for development.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 312
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 49.36%
Girls: 50.64%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 6.1%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 3.2%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 28.4
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 25.8
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 30.5

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 21 19 40
2 17 27 44
3 23 24 47
4 17 27 44
5 25 22 47
6 25 20 45

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 89.4%
Indian 2.6%
White & Asian 2.2%
White & Black (Caribbean) 1.6%
White, Other 1.3%
Mixed, Other 1.3%
Caribbean 1%
White & Black (African) 0.3%
Pakistani 0.3%

Overall Ofsted Rating Needs attention
 >  Leadership & Governance Expected standard
 >  Personal Development & Wellbeing Expected standard
 >  Achievement Expected standard
 >  Attendance & Behaviour Expected standard
 >  Curriculum & Teaching Needs attention
 >  Inclusion Expected standard
 >  Early Years Expected standard
Last Report Date 20 Jan 2026
Date Report
20 Jan 2026 School inspection
04 Nov 2022 Academy conversion letter

Strengths

  • Pupils achieve well in reading, writing, and mathematics.
  • Writing standards are above the national average.
  • High pupil attendance and strong behavioral expectations.
  • Effective partnerships with parents and external agencies.
  • Positive relationships and a supportive school culture.
  • Strong emphasis on safeguarding, creating a safe environment.

Areas for Improvement

  • Inconsistent delivery of the curriculum across subjects.
  • Some pupils do not deepen their understanding sufficiently.
  • Certain early years activities do not move children on quickly enough.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 73%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 14%

Average Scaled Score

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Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 105
Maths 104

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Average Scaled Score

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Progress Scores

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 37 2
Third Preference 17 0
From another Local Authority 7 2

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