West Ashton Church of England Primary School
Trowbridge, BA14 6AZ · Wiltshire · primary school
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54th of 181 primary schools in Wiltshire we can score, 201 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 — 5.7/10 against 4,308 of them, against 6.1/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
West Ashton Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 88 pupils against a stated capacity of 124. 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 are not reaching the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about West Ashton Church of England Primary School
Overview
West Ashton Church of England Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, marking an improvement from its previous ‘Requires improvement’ rating. The report highlights a school where pupils are ‘happy and feel safe’, supported by ‘warm and positive’ relationships with adults who hold high expectations for behaviour. Leaders are described as ‘relentless in its drive to provide a high-quality education’, ensuring a broad curriculum that helps pupils ‘think like a geographer’ and develop strong reading skills.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘polite, kind and well mannered’, with positive attitudes towards learning and a strong sense of inclusion.
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious’ and well-designed, particularly in early years where there is a ‘strong focus on developing communication and language’.
- Reading is effectively taught through a well-trained phonics programme, ensuring pupils ‘develop confidence as a reader’ and enjoy daily story time.
- The school is ‘fully inclusive’, with careful consideration for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Trustees and the academy council hold the school to account well, supporting staff well-being and professional development.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, assessment is not used effectively, leading to ‘gaps in what pupils know and can do’.
- Misconceptions in certain curriculum areas, such as design and technology, are not ‘swiftly addressed’.
- The presentation of pupils’ work does not always reflect the curriculum’s ambition, though the school has started to address this.
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 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 88% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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