The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
1%
-7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 49 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 624
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 21.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Somerset
- Trust
- KALEIDOSCOPE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Chris Penny (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Earlham Grove, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 3JW
Town setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Ashcombe Primary School?
Ashcombe Primary School currently has 624 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ashcombe Primary School take?
Ashcombe Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ashcombe Primary School?
Ashcombe Primary School is in Weston-super-Mare, BS23 3JW, in the North Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ashcombe Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ashcombe Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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