Ashton Hayes Primary School

A good community school school in Cheshire West and Chester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ashton Hayes Primary School.

Chester, CH38AB Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

51

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
62.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 73.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
17 April 2013
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Church Road
Ashton Hayes
Chester, CH38AB
Phone
1244307408
Website
ashtonhayes.cheshire.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
111109
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Church Road, Ashton Hayes, Chester, CH3 8AB
Website
http://www.ashtonhayes.cheshire.sch.uk/
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
150 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
131
Free School Meals
6.1% (8 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.8% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.7%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
6.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
73.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
73.0 (+14.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
6.2 (11.3 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.3 (2.3 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 105.0
2023 104.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
8 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
16
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
131 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Aspire to be Amazing!"

Respect Individuality Creativity Honesty Empathy Resilience

Partnership with the local Church

Head Teacher's Message

The headteacher welcomes visitors to the site and describes Ashton Hayes as a welcoming, caring and safe school with a strong sense of community and partnership with parents and the local Church. The school aims to foster a love of learning, high expectations, and to help children become confident, independent members of a diverse society.

Facilities

Construction area Role play area Craft area Writing area Maths area Outdoor area Forest School Cosy Corners & Outdoor Reading Nook

Curriculum Highlights

Mathematics English Writing Reading Science Geography History PE Design and Technology Art RE MfL Music PSHCE Computing Phonics Tales Together Extreme Reading Secret Reader World Book Day Cosy Corners & Outdoor Reading Nook Whole School Book Project Essential Letters & Sounds Evening for Parents SPaG Documents

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Ashton Owls - Wraparound Care

Admissions Criteria

For the academic year 2025-26, we have limited places in Reception, Year 3, 4 and 6. Please contact the School Office for further information.

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