Ashdene Primary School

A outstanding community school school in Cheshire East. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ashdene Primary School.

Wilmslow, SK96LJ Ofsted: Outstanding Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

90

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
78.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 92.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 34.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
12 March 2019
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Thoresway Road
Wilmslow, SK96LJ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
111227
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Thoresway Road, Wilmslow, SK9 6LJ
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
422
Free School Meals
2.6% (11 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.7% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.5%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
4.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
92.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
34.0%
Reading Score:
111.0
Maths Score:
110.0
Grammar Score:
113.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
92.0 (+33.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
34.0 (+26.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
4.3 (13.2 below average)
Maths Score:
110.0 (+5.9 vs average)
Reading Score:
111.0 (+5.8 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 110.0 111.0
2023 111.0 110.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
53
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
422 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Excellence: everyone, everywhere, every day."

Resilience Empathy Self-awareness Positivity Excellence Communication Teamwork

Head Teacher's Message

Ashdene strives for excellence – everyone, everywhere, every day. The school prioritises personal development and aims for excellent academic outcomes through a broad curriculum, with a strong emphasis on personal behaviour, extra-curricular activities, educational visits and residential experiences. Pupils are expected to be ready, respectful and responsible.

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Before/after school and holiday club wraparound care is provided by a third-party provider (Holiday Zone); more information available on the Holiday Zone link on the site.

Admissions Criteria

Ashdene Primary School follows Cheshire East Council’s Policy for Admissions. Starting reception: by law, children must begin the education at the start of the term following their fifth birthday; however, under Cheshire East Council’s admissions policy, children may start earlier and join the school in the September of the school year in which they turn five. For full details about the application process, please visit the Cheshire East Reception Admissions page. In-Year Admissions are managed by Cheshire East Council; further information and application forms can be found on the Cheshire East In-Year Admissions page. To book a tour or for admissions enquiries, contact the school office.

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