Ashdown Primary School
Crowborough, TN6 2HW · East Sussex · primary school
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52nd of 130 primary schools in East Sussex we can score, 144 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 3,809 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.3/10 among them, against 4.9/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ashdown Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.3 out of 10 among them, against 4.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Zylo drama, Street dance, Computing, Ashdown Engineers, Lego, Chess, Creative writing, and Book clubs. Sports include Summer sports, Football, and Yo-Yos, alongside a choir. Year 6 students go on a residential trip, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 407 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Year 6 residential trip? How does the after-school club structure its daily schedule?
What Ofsted said about Ashdown Primary School
Overview
Ashdown Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a broad curriculum with high expectations for achievement from early years. Pupils benefit from a calm, welcoming environment where they develop confidence through various leadership roles and community engagement.
Strengths
- Leaders have created an "ambitious curriculum" that builds knowledge in a "sequenced way," particularly in early years and physical education.
- The teaching of reading is effective, with refined phonics instruction helping pupils become "confident and fluent readers."
- Staff use assessment well to support all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they make "secure progress."
- Pupils behave well and feel safe, supported by clear routines and a culture that celebrates difference and positive behaviour.
- Governors are well-informed and actively support staff well-being, contributing to a positive school culture.
Areas to improve
- The teaching of mathematics needs refinement, as pupils from Year 1 onwards lack fluency in number, slowing their learning.
- The school must strengthen communication with parents to help them fully engage with their child’s learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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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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