The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 85% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
85%
+23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 405
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 4.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- SYMPHONY LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Chloe Dilks (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Packington Nook Lane, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 2QG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAshby Hill Top Primary School
Primary · 815m away
Ashby-de-la-Zouch Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Castleview School
Independent · 1.2km away
Packington Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Ashby School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Ashby Hastings Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Woodcote Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 3.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ashby Willesley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ashby Willesley Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ashby Willesley Primary School?
Ashby Willesley Primary School currently has 405 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ashby Willesley Primary School take?
Ashby Willesley Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ashby Willesley Primary School?
Ashby Willesley Primary School is in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, LE65 2QG, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ashby Willesley Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ashby Willesley Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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