The short version
Average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- 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
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 183
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 5.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Adele Buck (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Foster Lane, Ashington, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 3PG
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Ashington CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ashington CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ashington CofE Primary School?
Ashington CofE Primary School currently has 183 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ashington CofE Primary School take?
Ashington CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ashington CofE Primary School?
Ashington CofE Primary School is in Pulborough, RH20 3PG, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ashington CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ashington CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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