Ashton Hayes Primary School
Chester, CH3 8AB · Cheshire West and Chester · primary school
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82nd of 117 primary schools in Cheshire West and Chester we can score, 129 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 1,070 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8/10 among them, against 2.4/10 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 | 44.0 · 12 | 40% | 0.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ashton Hayes Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, 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 0.8 out of 10 among them, against 2.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Daily Mile and Forest School.
Getting in
The published school roll is 134 pupils against a stated capacity of 150. 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 to bridge the gap between the current 44.0% attainment rate and the national median? What specific strategies are used to improve outcomes in the most recent inspection cycle? How does the Forest School curriculum integrate with daily academic lessons?
What Ofsted said about Ashton Hayes Primary School
Overview
Ashton Hayes Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a welcoming environment where pupils feel safe and valued. Leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement, fostering strong relationships between staff, pupils, and the wider community. The curriculum is ambitious and well-designed, supporting the success of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy school and benefit from a "tangible community feel" with strong, supportive relationships.
- Behaviour is excellent; classrooms are "calm," allowing pupils to concentrate and "do their best in lessons."
- Leaders have designed an "ambitious curriculum" with high expectations, including creative use of the outdoor environment.
- Pupils with SEND are accurately identified and supported to access the same curriculum as their peers, making similar progress.
- Older pupils read fluently and talk with "enthusiasm about reading in general and the books they have read."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should further embed the new phonics curriculum to ensure all pupils successfully develop the expected phonics knowledge and skills.
- Leaders must identify in sufficient detail the important knowledge children in the early years need to prepare for learning in key stage 1.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and being vigilant to changes in pupil behaviour or presentation.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 38% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 44% |
| 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.
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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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