Ash Grove Primary Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Wakefield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ash Grove Primary Academy.

Pontefract, WF92TF Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

49

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
41.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 49.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
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
10 May 2023
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Ash Grove
South Elmsall
Pontefract, WF92TF
Phone
1977640625
Website
ashgrove.inspirepartnership.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146666
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Ash Grove, South Elmsall, PONTEFRACT, WF9 2TF
Website
https://ashgrove.inspirepartnership.org.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
INSPIRE PARTNERSHIP MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
331 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
296
Free School Meals
34.1% (101 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.0% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
28.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
49.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
5.0%
Reading Score:
101.0
Maths Score:
101.0
Grammar Score:
101.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 101.0 101.0
2023 105.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
16 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
33
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
296 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-3.5 per year)

Down -3.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Nurturing Minds and Hearts – Inspiring Bright Futures"

Showing responsibility Showing respect Showing appreciation Showing aspiration

Facilities

Separate Early Years Foundation Stage indoor provision EYFS outdoor provision KS1 and KS2 outdoor play areas Extensive playing field Large outdoor nature area Outdoor story area Trim trail

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum designed to cover the National Curriculum Enrichment through visits and visitors to extend learning Progression model with subject progression grids and long-term/medium-term planning Use of knowledge organisers for pre-teaching and home learning; daily review Learning walls with tier three vocabulary and model exemplars Weekly curriculum quizzes to reinforce learning Ongoing assessment to inform lesson planning and differentiation Experiences inside and outside the classroom to build knowledge and language

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Financial Information

School meals priced at £2.70 per meal. Universal Infant Free School Meals for Reception to Year 2. Free School Meals available to eligible pupils (FSM Team contact). School Milk: Nursery pupils receive free milk; School Milk information indicates 31p per child per day (Sept 2025).

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