Ashby Willesley Primary School
Ashby-de-la-Zouch, LE65 2QG · Leicestershire · primary school
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42nd of 215 primary schools in Leicestershire we can score, 231 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 2,793 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.3/10 among them, against 6.9/10 nationally. 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 | 85.0 · 94 | 40% | 3.75 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ashby Willesley Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 85.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.3 out of 10 among them, against 6.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Music, Gardening, and KraftyKidz clubs, play Multi-Sports, Basketball, and Martial Arts, and attend Kimbles Music and Movement. Trips include The Warning Zone, Ashby Castle, Global Leicester, and Forest School.
Getting in
The published school roll is 411 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 aiming for the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading?
What Ofsted said about Ashby Willesley Primary School
Overview
Ashby Willesley Primary School is described as an inclusive institution where pupils are "happy and confident learners" who achieve well. Leaders maintain high expectations, and the school provides effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The inspection highlights a strong focus on reading and positive behaviour, though curriculum planning in some subjects requires refinement.
Strengths
- Leaders prioritise reading, using a "coherent phonics programme" that helps pupils develop fluency, encapsulated by the motto "learn to read, read to learn".
- Pupils with SEND are supported well, with staff promptly identifying needs and ensuring all pupils study the same curriculum with necessary adaptations.
- Behaviour is "mainly calm and orderly", and pupils feel safe, knowing that bullying is dealt with "quickly and effectively".
- The science curriculum is "well planned", allowing pupils to deepen their knowledge over time.
- Pupils benefit from leadership roles, such as the "Purple Parliament", and opportunities to develop skills through trips and extracurricular activities.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure curriculum planning in all subjects sets out the order in which knowledge should be learned, and that teachers use strategies to help pupils "know and remember more over time".
- Leaders should provide opportunities to support all pupils in understanding and recalling learning about fundamental British values and differences between world faiths.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with clear procedures, regular staff training, and detailed recording of concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 85% |
| 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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