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Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School

Central Bedfordshire, LU6 1EWPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2022
KS2 Results
57%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.7×
Oversubscribed
52 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#8,702
of 13,686 nationally

About Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School

Ashton St Peter’s VA C of E School is a primary school in Central Bedfordshire that runs very close to full capacity, with 209 pupils against a published capacity of 210. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 14.4%, which is slightly above the national average for primary schools and suggests a moderately diverse intake in terms of economic background. Demand for places is notably high: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 87 applications for just 30 places, with 52 of those coming as first preferences. That works out at an oversubscription ratio of 2.9 applicants per place, a clear signal that local families are keen to secure a spot here. The school has a Church of England religious character and is led by headteacher David Bower. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, carried out in 2022, rated the school Good overall, a significant improvement from the Requires Improvement grade it received in its previous inspection in 2018.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressLeighton Court, Ashton St. Peters Primary School, Leighton Court, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 1EW
HeadteacherDavid Bower
Local AuthorityCentral Bedfordshire
Number of Pupils209
Free School Meals (FSM)14.4%
School Capacity209 / 210 (100% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Feb 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 Mar 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
ICT SuiteSensory RoomSports HallArt StudiosForest SchoolMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

GymnasticsAthleticsSwimmingRoundersCricket

Clubs & Activities

CodingFilm ClubChoirArt ClubChessDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.