Ashperton Primary Academy
About Ashperton Primary Academy
Ashperton Primary Academy holds a Good rating from Ofsted following its most recent inspection in 2023, but the detail beneath that headline tells a stronger story. The school was previously rated Outstanding in 2009, and while the overall grade has shifted, inspectors judged personal development and behaviour and attitudes as Outstanding in the latest visit. On the academic front, the most telling metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined: 87 per cent. That figure places Ashperton sixth out of 68 primary schools in Herefordshire, comfortably in the top 10 per cent of the local authority. It also sits in the top five per cent nationally, according to the school's ranking data. For a relatively small primary with 209 pupils on roll, these outcomes suggest consistent, strong classroom practice across the board.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- 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
10 Jan 2023Source: Ofsted, 16 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:15
Breakfast club
07:30-08:30
After-school care
15:15-17:30
Source: ashperton.hereford.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Was this page helpful?
Frequently Asked Questions About Ashperton Primary Academy
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
How to Choose a Primary School
Step-by-step guide to choosing the right primary school
KS2 SATs Explained
A parent's guide to Year 6 SATs and how results are reported
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights