The Ashbeach Primary School
Huntingdon, PE26 2TG · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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118th of 197 primary schools in Cambridgeshire we can score, 210 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 — 3.3/10 against 2,651 of them, against 3.3/10 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 | 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.
The Ashbeach Primary School 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% of pupils, 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 (3.3 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Choir, ECO Club, Kids with Bricks, Martial Arts, Mini Kids First Aid, and Forest School. Sports options include Archery, Dodgeball, Multi-Sports, and Norwich City Football Sessions.
Getting in
The published school roll is 141 pupils against a stated capacity of 141. 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 the school at full capacity, how does the admissions process work for new starters? How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What does a typical Forest School session involve for younger children?
What Ofsted said about The Ashbeach Primary School
Overview
The inspection found that pupils attend school happily and feel safe, supported by adults who care for them. The school delivers a high-quality education with an ambitious curriculum, resulting in good behaviour, attitudes, and personal development. Leaders have made significant improvements in a short time, particularly in attendance and teaching quality.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious, broad and balanced," with key knowledge clearly set out to help teachers build pupils’ learning gradually.
- Reading is a high priority; daily phonics sessions and well-matched books ensure most pupils read fluently by the end of Year 1.
- Teachers are knowledgeable and use regular checks to address gaps in learning, helping pupils achieve well and retain "sticky knowledge."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are fully integrated, accessing the same curriculum with adapted tasks and support from well-trained staff.
- Staff enjoy working at the school and appreciate the support provided for their well-being.
Areas to improve
- The personal development curriculum, including British values and understanding protected characteristics, is not as well rooted as other areas.
- Pupils are not being prepared well enough for life in modern Britain or their transition to secondary school, leading to anxiety about their future.
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 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
—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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