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Ashfield Junior School
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Ashfield Junior School
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- Workington CA14 4ES
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Based on the inspection date: 02 July 2024
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: School lacks a well-designed reading curriculum, increasing workload. Math improvements underway with new scheme.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils access high-quality texts but have variable achievement in reading and math.
Areas Needing Improvement: Inconsistent reading curriculum; insufficient assessments in some subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are well behaved, considerate, and maintain focus on learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Achievement in reading and math is variable, impacting readiness for future stages.
Support for Falling Behind: A new math scheme introduced to address curriculum weaknesses.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff understand SEND needs well with special provision in place, but reading achievement varies.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding is effective with a focus on positive culture.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong relationships at every level promote pupil well-being.
Parent Feedback: Parents can share views through Ofsted Parent View, influencing inspection decisions.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils engage in environmental projects, sports, drama, and music, enhancing wider development.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Varied curriculum oversight affects teaching quality assessment.
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About Us
Ashfield Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 253 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 52% 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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Welcome to Ashfield Junior School, everyone. We take great pleasure in all that we do and work really hard to make sure that our school is a joyful, secure, and safe place for every one of our students. Everybody is valued there, learning is enjoyable, and youngsters are inspired to contribute positively. Ashfield Junior School wants to push students to learn while believing that "Together We Achieve."
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 2-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20 | 25.8 | 25.5 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 109 | - |
| 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 | 102 | 88 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 90 | 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 | 52% | 46.89% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 4.49% | 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 | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.3 | 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 | 104 | 88 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 3 | 89 | 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 | 53% 3 | 56.23% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 2 | 7.45% | 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 | -5.5 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.8 | Below Average |
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 | 104 4 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 92 | 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 | 56% 7 | 57.28% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 5 | 8.48% | 9.16% |
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 | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.4 | Below Average |
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 | 100 | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 90 | 93 |
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 | 49% | 54.07% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 6.75% | 8.19% |
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 | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -6.0 | Well Below Average |
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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 - 6th 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 | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ashfield Junior School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1