The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp 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)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 212
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 28.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Head
- Mrs Lisa Houghton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
New Glade Hill, Blackbrook, St Helens, Merseyside, WA11 9QJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt. Mary's Blackbrook Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy
Secondary · 765m away
Merton Bank Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Legh Vale Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Carr Mill Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens
Primary · 1.8km away
Mill Green School
Special school · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ashurst Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ashurst Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ashurst Primary School?
Ashurst Primary School currently has 212 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ashurst Primary School take?
Ashurst Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ashurst Primary School?
Ashurst Primary School is in St Helens, WA11 9QJ, in the St. Helens local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ashurst Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ashurst Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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