Ashton Primary School
Preston, PR2 1TU · Lancashire · primary school
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417th of 448 primary schools in Lancashire we can score, 481 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 — 1.0/10 against 1,984 of them, against 1.2/10 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 | 45.0 · 13 | 40% | 0.51 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.21 |
| 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 Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.0% 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%, 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 (1.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.2 out of 10 against all schools). An inspection took place in April 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Eco club and the School council, play football, netball and tag rugby, and engage in theatre, dance and crafts. Trips include visits to Borwick Hall. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 194 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 have not yet reached the expected standard in literacy? What specific areas did the April 2026 inspection highlight for improvement?
What Ofsted said about Ashton Primary School
Overview
Ashton Primary School is described as a place where pupils feel safe, valued, and have a "strong sense of belonging." While attendance and behaviour are at the "expected standard," the report identifies that achievement and curriculum delivery currently "need attention" due to gaps in pupils' knowledge. Leaders are actively redesigning the curriculum to address these weaknesses.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed.
- Pupils behave well in a "calm place" where bullying is rare and staff address misbehaviour "quickly and effectively."
- The early years curriculum is "ambitious," with staff using purposeful interactions to widen children’s vocabulary.
- Personal development is effective, helping pupils build a "secure understanding of different faiths and cultures."
- Leaders provide tailored support that helps pupils with special educational needs and disabilities make "better progress."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must continue to design and implement the new curriculum so pupils gain "key knowledge" across all subjects.
- Teachers need to check more consistently on what pupils remember to address "gaps in learning" that persist over time.
- Governors should tighten systems for quality assuring the school’s work, particularly regarding impact on vulnerable pupils.
Safeguarding
The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," noting that leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 45% |
| 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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