The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- 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
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
33%
+25.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
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.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 228
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 7.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mr Simon England (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Silver Street, Ashwell, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 5QL
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Ashwell Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ashwell Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ashwell Primary School?
Ashwell Primary School currently has 228 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ashwell Primary School take?
Ashwell Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ashwell Primary School?
Ashwell Primary School is in Baldock, SG7 5QL, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ashwell Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ashwell Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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