SchoolScoresAshley Junior School
Foundation school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Normans Way, Ashley Road, Ashley, New Milton, BH25 5FN
01425 616510 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 3 December 2014.
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 | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 6 December 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
32 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Hampshire comparisons use the 232 of its 420 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 188 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 | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 221st highest of 232 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 210th highest of 232 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 10% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 211th highest of 232 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 7% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 13 parents whose child had been bullied 179th highest of 184 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 2% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 23% | 54% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 23 parents who had raised a concern Joint 214th highest of 227 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 8% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 61% | 82% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 221st highest of 232 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 6% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 66%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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. Hampshire figures pool parents at the Hampshire 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
62 pupils in this year group.
56% — 7 points below the Hampshire average, and 6 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 56% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 71% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 69% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 63% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 104 | 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 Hampshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 14 places for moderate learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools in New Milton. Higher than 73% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 34.6% | 20.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools in New Milton. Higher than 99% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.2% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools in New Milton. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.3% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 4 state primary schools in New Milton. Higher than 61% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.4% | 11.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 4 state primary schools in New Milton. Lower than 39% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 4 state primary schools in New Milton. Lower than 42% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.2% | 9.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 4 state primary schools in New Milton. Lower than 11% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 6.7 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 3rd lowest of 4 state primary schools in New Milton. Lower than 13% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 4 state primary schools in New Milton. Higher than 40% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.8 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools in New Milton. Higher than 9% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 7.8 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools in New Milton. Higher than 58% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 14.9% | 14.5%* | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Ashley Infant School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025
- New Milton Junior School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 2 expected · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- New Milton Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2016), confirmed 2022 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tiptoe Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Luke's CofE Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Milford-on-Sea CofE Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Highcliffe St Mark Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ashley Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Ashley Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 3 December 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 6 December 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Ashley Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Ashley Junior School?
66% of the 32 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Ashley Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 116488.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.