The short version
Below-average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 44% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
44%
-18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 129
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 3.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Head
- Mr Martin Bell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Church Road, Ashton Hayes, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 8AB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Ashton Hayes Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ashton Hayes Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ashton Hayes Primary School?
Ashton Hayes Primary School currently has 129 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ashton Hayes Primary School take?
Ashton Hayes Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ashton Hayes Primary School?
Ashton Hayes Primary School is in Chester, CH3 8AB, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ashton Hayes Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ashton Hayes Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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