Ashton CofE Primary School
Northampton, NN7 2JH · West Northamptonshire · primary school
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122nd of 138 primary schools in West Northamptonshire we can score, 147 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 — 0.8/10 against 1,928 of them, against 1.1/10 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 | 43.0 · 11 | 40% | 0.42 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ashton CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2025. 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 (0.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a breakfast club and an after-school club. Sports activities include basketball, cricket, football, hockey, netball, tag rugby, tennis, and swimming.
Getting in
The published school roll is 35 pupils against a stated capacity of 56. 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 literacy? What specific strategies are used 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 Ashton CofE Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that aspects of the school’s work “may not be as strong as at the time of the previous inspection,” triggering a future graded inspection. Despite this, pupils are described as happy, behaving well, and benefiting from a “nurturing atmosphere” built on genuine care. The report highlights a contrast between strong relationships and high expectations, and inconsistencies in curriculum implementation and phonics teaching.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy learning and “hold their teachers in high regard” within calm, purposeful classrooms.
- Staff create “strong relationships with pupils and families alike,” fostering a supportive community where pupils care for one another.
- The curriculum is “well thought out and carefully designed in many subjects,” with teachers demonstrating secure subject knowledge.
- The personal development programme is “well considered,” helping pupils understand healthy relationships and resilience.
- Governors are well-informed and provide appropriate support, while staff feel “valued, respected and supported.”
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is not consistently realised; pupils lack sufficient opportunities to rehearse learning, meaning some do not retain key knowledge effectively.
- Phonics teaching is inconsistent, with staff not always modelling sounds clearly, leaving struggling readers without adequate support to catch up.
- The early years curriculum lacks clear learning intentions, leaving children’s knowledge acquisition “to chance.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 33% |
| 2024/25 | 43% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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