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Ashby Fields Primary School
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Ashby Fields Primary School
- Primary
- Daventry NN11 0YP
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Based on the inspection date: 14 June 2022
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
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Success of the Curriculum: Leaders organize curriculum to prepare pupils for modern Britain life.
Foundational Skills: Reading is prioritised, but insufficient training affects phonics teaching consistency.
Areas Needing Improvement: Lacks clarity in key knowledge and assessment approaches.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, bullying is swiftly addressed.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Inconsistent teaching leads to confusion in mathematical concepts and reading difficulties.
Support for Falling Behind: Struggling readers often do not receive adequate support.
Support for SEND Pupils: Improvement needed in identifying and supporting SEND pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is not tolerated, quick response to concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Effective safeguarding, strong culture of safety.
Parent Feedback: Most parents are positive, yet some desire more information on progress and staffing changes.
Parental Involvement: Parents typically positive but want more details on child’s progress.
Outdoor Facilities: Engaging environment inside and outside the classroom.
Teacher Engagement: Teacher training is regular but needs improvement in specific areas.
Impact on Student Progress: Inconsistent subject knowledge impacts student understanding.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staff have not been trained sufficiently well in some areas.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Inconsistencies in curriculum delivery affect learning retention.
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About Us
Ashby Fields Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Northamptonshire, East Midlands.
It has 374 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
At this school, 39% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
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D
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 7-11 | 5-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25.4 | 19 | 19.4 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 101 | - |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 101 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 39% | 56.44% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 8.44% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -2.7 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% | 58.3% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.01% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.8 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ashby Fields Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1