The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 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.
12% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 109
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Mr Dan Pickard (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
The Oaks, Ashill Vc Primary School, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 7AP
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 109 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?
Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in Thetford, IP25 7AP, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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