Ashby Fields Primary School
About Ashby Fields Primary School
Ashby Fields Primary School sits just above the local authority average for the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2, with 65% compared to West Northamptonshire's 63%. That's a modest but meaningful edge, and it's backed up by stronger reading scores: the average reading scaled score of 107 is notably solid, and 41% of pupils hit the higher standard in reading, a figure that suggests the school is particularly effective at stretching its more able readers. Maths is a little more mixed — 81% reached the expected level, which is decent, but only 20% achieved the higher standard, and no pupils reached the higher mark in writing. The school ranks 57th out of 134 primary schools in the local authority, placing it just inside the top half, and 6156th nationally out of 13686. It's not a standout performer, but it's a reliable, above-average option for families in the area.
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The full report on this school
What 152 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Apr 2025From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 11 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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