The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 28 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 395
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 15.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Trust
- INMAT
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Edkins (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wimborne Place, Ashby Fields, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 0YP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMonksmoor Park Church of England Primary School
Primary · 865m away
Falconer's Hill Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
The Parker E-ACT Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Falconer's Hill Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Daventry Hill School
Free school · 1.5km away
Abbey CofE Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
Welton Church of England Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
DSLV E-ACT Academy
All-through · Grammar · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ashby Fields Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ashby Fields Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ashby Fields Primary School?
Ashby Fields Primary School currently has 395 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ashby Fields Primary School take?
Ashby Fields Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ashby Fields Primary School?
Ashby Fields Primary School is in Daventry, NN11 0YP, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ashby Fields Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ashby Fields Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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