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Ashurst Primary School
- Primary
- St. Helens WA11 9QJ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Children in the early years get off to a strong start when learning to read.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have developed a broad and ambitious curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a few subjects, leaders have not given sufficient thought to what pupils should learn and when.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Quick quizzes help teachers to check what pupils have remembered; this helps them progress well.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers quickly put in place additional support for any children or pupils who start to fall behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: In lessons and around school, pupils behave well; any occasional arguments are sorted out quickly.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff work well with parents to identify and meet potential needs and ensure access to the curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils trust adults to keep them safe from any harm, including bullying.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils are taught how to look after their physical health and mental wellbeing.
Parent Feedback: Parents, carers and staff are proud to be a part of this happy, caring and busy school.
Parental Involvement: Leaders work well with parents to understand and support pupils' needs.
Extracurricular Activities: The headteacher monitors pupils’ participation in extra-curricular activities.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are proud to work at the school and said that leaders are considerate of their well-being and workload.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers plan activities that build on what pupils already know, aiding progression.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Quick quizzes help teachers to check what pupils have remembered to progress well through the curriculum.
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About Us
Ashurst Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 208 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 65% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 |
B-
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B-
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B
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.1 | 25.8 | 17.4 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 98 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 102 |
| 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 | 104 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 102 | 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 | 65% | 60.42% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 7.76% | 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 | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0 | - |
| Maths | -1.1 | 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 | 104 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 103 | 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 | 63% 6 | 65.83% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 7 | 10.58% | 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 | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | 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 | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 3 | 100 | 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 | 57% 26 | 60.37% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 10 | 8.59% | 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 | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 3.8 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | 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 | 108 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 98 | 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 | 83% | 56.17% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 6.54% | 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 | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 5.6 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 4.9 | Well Above Average |
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Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ashurst Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1