Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School
Dunstable, LU6 1EW · Central Bedfordshire · primary school
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31st of 36 primary schools in Central Bedfordshire we can score, 95 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 4,152 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.5/10 among them, against 1.2/10 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 | 45.0 · 13 | 40% | 0.51 |
| Ofsted | 12 | 35% | 0.40 |
| 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 St Peter's VA C of E 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%. 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.5 out of 10 among them, against 1.2 out of 10 nationally. The school was inspected in April 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a football club, and the school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 205 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
With 45.0% meeting expected standards, what specific support is available for pupils who need to catch up? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities? What are the specific entry criteria for the next academic year?
What Ofsted said about Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School
Overview
Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School is described as a "friendly, welcoming school" where pupils feel safe and are "proud to belong." The report highlights a "strong standard" in personal development and wellbeing, while achievement, attendance, behaviour, curriculum, and leadership are judged to meet the "expected standard."
Strengths
- Personal development is a "strong standard," with a "comprehensive and highly impactful" programme that prepares pupils well for their next steps.
- Pupils demonstrate "beautiful manners" and a "positive" attitude to learning in a "calm, purposeful" environment where bullying is rare.
- Pastoral care is "highly effective," with leaders using deep knowledge of pupils to provide targeted support.
- The curriculum is "well thought out" and "ambitious," with teachers having "secure subject knowledge" and successfully reducing barriers to learning.
- Staff morale is high, and leaders engage positively with parents, creating a "family-like atmosphere."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure the early years environment is designed to "maximise children’s learning opportunities" as some areas are "somewhat under-developed."
- The governing body must strengthen its work to provide "robust support and challenge" as it is currently in a "transitional stage."
- Teachers should address gaps in basic skills, such as spelling errors, which are "sometimes missed" and slow progress in writing.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed," ensuring pupils "feel safe."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 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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