SchoolScoresAshdene Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Thoresway Road, Wilmslow, SK9 6LJ
01625 917335 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 12 March 2019.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 26 March 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
173 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Wilmslow comparisons use the 5 of its 9 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 4 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Wilmslow | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wilmslow. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 97% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wilmslow. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 97% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wilmslow. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 96% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 31 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wilmslow. Higher than 75% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 61% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 108 parents who had raised a concern 4th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wilmslow. Higher than 48% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 84% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 13 parents of children with SEND Joint 2nd highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cheshire East. Higher than 88% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | – | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wilmslow. Higher than 67% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%said yes | 94% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 40%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Wilmslow figures pool parents at the Wilmslow schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
63 pupils in this year group.
89% — 24 points above the Cheshire East average, and 27 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 89% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 38% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 92% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 92% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 92% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 111 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Cheshire East. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 83 |
| Of those, offered a place | 54 (65%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 186 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.4
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Cheshire East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 9th highest of 9 state primary schools in Wilmslow. Higher than 1% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 16.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 9 state primary schools in Wilmslow. Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.2% | 4.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 9 state primary schools in Wilmslow. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 12.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 9th highest of 9 state primary schools in Wilmslow. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 11.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 9 state primary schools in Wilmslow. Lower than 94% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 4.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 9 state primary schools in Wilmslow. Lower than 91% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 9.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 9 state primary schools in Wilmslow. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 9 state primary schools in Wilmslow. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 9 state primary schools in Wilmslow. Higher than 66% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.9 | 21.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 9 state primary schools in Wilmslow. Higher than 96% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 15.0 | 11.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 3rd highest of 8 state primary schools in Wilmslow. Higher than 58% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 15.0% | 12.1%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Anne's Fulshaw CofE Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lindow Community Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gorsey Bank Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wilmslow Preparatory School 0.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Alderley Edge Community Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024, before conversion) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Ryleys School 1.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Pownall Hall School 1.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Lacey Green Primary Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Styal Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Wilmslow Academy 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), improved significantly 2024 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ashdene Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ashdene Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 12 March 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 26 March 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Ashdene Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 89% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 27 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Ashdene Primary School?
95% of the 173 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Ashdene Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Ashdene Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 83 families put Ashdene Primary School as their first choice for 60 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 54 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 111227.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.