The short version
Below-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 281
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 32.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Trust
- INSPIRE PARTNERSHIP MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kate Gawthorp
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Ash Grove, South Elmsall, PONTEFRACT, West Yorkshire, WF9 2TF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMinsthorpe Community College
Secondary · 474m away
Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource
Primary · 1.0km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe
Primary · 1.1km away
Northfield Primary School: With Communication Resource
Primary · 2.2km away
Northfield Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Upton Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ash Grove Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ash Grove Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ash Grove Primary Academy?
Ash Grove Primary Academy currently has 281 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ash Grove Primary Academy take?
Ash Grove Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ash Grove Primary Academy?
Ash Grove Primary Academy is in PONTEFRACT, WF9 2TF, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ash Grove Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Ash Grove Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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