The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 229
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 15.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mr Andre Dourado (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
February 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
School Lane, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 1SR
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Ashfield Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Ashfield Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ashfield Junior School?
Ashfield Junior School currently has 229 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ashfield Junior School take?
Ashfield Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ashfield Junior School?
Ashfield Junior School is in Bushey, WD23 1SR, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ashfield Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Ashfield Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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