The short version
Above-average SATs results. 76% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 94
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 13%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Trust
- ACORN EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Miss Alex Thwaite
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
29 Bratton Road, West Ashton, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 6AZ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCastle Mead School
Primary · 1.8km away
Tumblewood Community School
Independent · 2.3km away
Willowbrook Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
The Eaves Learning Centre
Independent · 2.3km away
North Bradley CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Paxcroft Primary School
Primary · 2.8km away
Larkrise School
Special school · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is West Ashton Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
West Ashton Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend West Ashton Church of England Primary School?
West Ashton Church of England Primary School currently has 94 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does West Ashton Church of England Primary School take?
West Ashton Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is West Ashton Church of England Primary School?
West Ashton Church of England Primary School is in Trowbridge, BA14 6AZ, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does West Ashton Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, West Ashton Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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