Ashton West End Primary Academy
Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 0BJ · Tameside · primary school
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38th of 59 primary schools in Tameside we can score, 76 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.9/10 against 1,558 of them, against 3.3/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| 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 West End Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 432 pupils against a stated capacity of 440. 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 maths? What specific strategies are used to help children progress towards the higher standard? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning routine for early arrivals?
What Ofsted said about Ashton West End Primary Academy
Overview
Ashton West End Primary Academy continues to be a good school, providing a "warm and welcoming" environment where pupils feel safe and happy. Leaders have increased ambition for achievement, resulting in an "ambitious curriculum" that helps pupils learn and remember more than in the past. The school fosters positive relationships and a "calm and purposeful atmosphere," with staff effectively supporting pupils, including those with English as an additional language and special educational needs.
Strengths
- The curriculum has been overhauled to be "carefully designed to meet the needs of the pupils," with particular attention to diversity in subjects like art and design.
- Reading is a priority, with an "effective phonics programme" and a "rigorous system" ensuring every child practises regularly with matched books.
- Staff are "skilled" and well-trained, adept at using subject-specific vocabulary and supporting pupils with SEND to access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers.
- Leaders provide a "comprehensive programme" preparing pupils for life beyond primary school, including lessons on positive relationships, health, and tolerance.
- Governors "support and challenge leaders in equal measure," while staff feel well-supported regarding workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure staff are equipped to "identify and remedy pupils’ gaps in knowledge" in subjects where the revised curriculum is still in early stages of rollout.
- Further action is required to improve attendance rates for the few pupils who do not attend regularly enough, as this hinders their learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving "suitable and timely safeguarding training" and leaders acting swiftly to secure help for vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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