The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 45% 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
45%
-17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 209
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Head
- Mr David Bower (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Leighton Court, Ashton St. Peters Primary School, Leighton Court, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1EW
Town setting
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Watling Lower School
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Priory Middle School
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Questions parents ask
What is Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School's Ofsted rating?
Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School?
Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School currently has 209 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School take?
Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School?
Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School is in Dunstable, LU6 1EW, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School have a sixth form?
No, Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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