The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 45% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
45%
-17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 204
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 38.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Miss Laura Butterworth (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
November 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Ainsdale Drive, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 1TU
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Ashton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ashton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ashton Primary School?
Ashton Primary School currently has 204 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ashton Primary School take?
Ashton Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ashton Primary School?
Ashton Primary School is in Preston, PR2 1TU, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ashton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ashton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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