SchoolScoresAshton CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Roade Hill, Ashton, Northampton, NN7 2JH
01604 863189 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 22 October 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 | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 14 January 2025: Ofsted found some aspects were not as strong as at the last graded inspection.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
24 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Northampton comparisons use the 50 of its 101 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 51 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 | Northampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 50 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northampton. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 50 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northampton. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 50 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northampton. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 88% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 19 parents who had raised a concern Joint 1st highest of 46 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northampton. Higher than 95% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 77% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 50 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northampton. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 86% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 69%). 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. Northampton figures pool parents at the Northampton 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
7 pupils in this year group.
Only 7 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
43% — 20 points below the West Northamptonshire average, and 19 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 43% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 57% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 57% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 43% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 96 | 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 West Northamptonshire. 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 one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 3 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 3 |
| Of those, offered a place | 3 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 15 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | West Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Higher than 83% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 42.9% | 16.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 94th highest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 3.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Higher than 94% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 25.7% | 13.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 69th highest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 24.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 99th lowest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Lower than 3% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.4% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 99th lowest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Lower than 7% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 23.5% | 11.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 96th highest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Higher than 5% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 13.6 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 101st highest of 101 state primary schools in Northampton. Higher than 2% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 5.8 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
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.
Nearby primary schools
- Roade Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hartwell Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 96% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stoke Bruerne CofE Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hanslope Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ashton CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ashton CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 22 October 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 14 January 2025, Ofsted found some aspects were not as strong as at the last graded inspection.
How did Ashton CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 43% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 19 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Ashton CofE Primary School?
100% of the 24 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Ashton CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Ashton CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 3 families put Ashton CofE Primary School as their first choice for 3 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 3 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 121957.
- 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.