The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 20% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
20%
-42.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 11 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 54
- Capacity
- 51%
- FSM
- 3.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mrs Marne Reynecke-Raybould (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
September 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
March 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Bartlow Road, Ashdon, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 2HB
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Ashdon Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ashdon Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ashdon Primary School?
Ashdon Primary School currently has 54 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ashdon Primary School take?
Ashdon Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ashdon Primary School?
Ashdon Primary School is in Saffron Walden, CB10 2HB, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ashdon Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ashdon Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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