Ash Grove Primary Academy
PONTEFRACT, WF9 2TF · Wakefield · primary school
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80th of 98 primary schools in Wakefield we can score, 113 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.8/10 against 2,421 of them, against 1.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 48.0 · 16 | 40% | 0.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ash Grove Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football, athletics, multi-skills, cross country, rugby, tennis, Olympic events, swimming, and dance.
Getting in
The published school roll is 265 pupils against a stated capacity of 331. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment towards the higher standard? How does the curriculum balance the wide range of sports offered with other academic subjects?
What Ofsted said about Ash Grove Primary Academy
Overview
Ash Grove Primary Academy is a school where pupils are "proud," "polite and well mannered," and feel safe due to clear behavioural expectations. Leaders have established effective systems for safeguarding, reading, and supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). However, the report highlights significant challenges regarding staff morale, parental satisfaction, and attendance, alongside inconsistencies in curriculum planning for certain subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate strong behaviour, understanding the difference between bullying and falling out, and feel supported by "kind" teachers.
- The curriculum is "well organised" in most subjects, with particularly strong delivery in mathematics and a clear focus on reading from the early years.
- Effective systems are in place to identify and support pupils with SEND, allowing them to "learn well alongside their peers."
- The early years provision is "inviting and well resourced," fostering independence and strong language development.
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," with staff being knowledgeable and records detailed.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must prioritise improving communication and engagement with staff and parents to address low morale and dissatisfaction.
- Curricula in subjects such as history and science require clearer guidance on the "precise content that pupils need to know and remember."
- Leaders should continue to develop systems to improve attendance, ensuring parents understand the impact of absence on outcomes.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that staff are well-trained, recruitment checks are accurate, and referrals to local agencies are prompt.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 49% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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