Lift Ashingdon
Rochford, SS4 3LN · Essex · primary school
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24th of 391 primary schools in Essex we can score, 444 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 — 9.7/10 against 3,708 of them, against 9.6/10 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 | 87.0 · 96 | 40% | 3.82 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 30.0 · 98 | 25% | 2.45 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lift Ashingdon overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 87.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 30.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 206 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Lift Ashingdon
Overview
Ashingdon Primary Academy is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, marking an improvement from its previous ‘Requires improvement’ rating. The report describes a school where staff are determined that all pupils succeed, creating a positive environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and engaged in their learning.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy learning, particularly engaging topic introductions known as the ‘launch’, and produce high-quality work.
- Teachers effectively break down new knowledge into manageable steps and promptly support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Reading is a high priority, with well-trained staff ensuring pupils read books matching the sounds they are learning.
- Pupils demonstrate strong behaviour, kindness, and maturity, holding doors open and greeting visitors warmly.
- Leaders take staff workload and well-being seriously, ensuring changes do not hinder teaching.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, the school lacks an accurate overview of whether pupils have learned key curriculum content, limiting leaders’ ability to adapt the curriculum.
- There are occasional inconsistencies in how effectively teachers present information, which can hinder pupils’ success in learning new knowledge.
Safeguarding
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 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 84% |
| 2024/25 | 87% |
| 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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