The short version
Below-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 35% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 240
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 34.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs Charlotte Bartolomeo (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Normans Way, Ashley, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 5FN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAshley Infant School
Primary · 417m away
Ballard School
Independent · 1.4km away
New Milton Junior School
Primary · 1.6km away
New Milton Infant School
Primary · 1.6km away
The Arnewood School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Durlston Court School
Independent · 1.9km away
Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Ashley Junior School a selective school?
No. Ashley Junior School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ashley Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Ashley Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ashley Junior School?
Ashley Junior School currently has 240 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ashley Junior School take?
Ashley Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ashley Junior School?
Ashley Junior School is in New Milton, BH25 5FN, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ashley Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Ashley Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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