The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 213
- Capacity
- 72%
- FSM
- 41.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Ms Antonia Lavictoire (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Bevan Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8LJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOur Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple
Primary · 318m away
Yeo Valley Primary School
Primary · 497m away
Eden Park Academy
Primary · 949m away
Newport Community School
Primary · 1.1km away
Newport Community School Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
The Lampard Community School
Special school · 1.2km away
Pathfield School
Special school · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ashleigh CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ashleigh CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ashleigh CofE Primary School?
Ashleigh CofE Primary School currently has 213 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ashleigh CofE Primary School take?
Ashleigh CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ashleigh CofE Primary School?
Ashleigh CofE Primary School is in Barnstaple, EX32 8LJ, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ashleigh CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ashleigh 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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