The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 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.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 401
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 7.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Dawn Gibbs (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Luxford Road, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 2HW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School
Primary · 633m away
St Marys Catholic Primary School
Primary · 643m away
Beacon Academy
Secondary · 696m away
Jarvis Brook Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Grove Park School
Special school · 1.4km away
Acre Wood Academy
Academy · 1.4km away
St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ashdown Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ashdown Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ashdown Primary School?
Ashdown Primary School currently has 401 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ashdown Primary School take?
Ashdown Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ashdown Primary School?
Ashdown Primary School is in Crowborough, TN6 2HW, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ashdown Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ashdown Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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