Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School
100%
Capacity
209
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School
Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Central Bedfordshire community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 209 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School "Good", the school is led by headteacher David Bower, it falls under Central Bedfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8702nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 15th out of 34 in Central Bedfordshire.
Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School is a popular choice with families — it received 87 applications for 30 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 52 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School include ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Forest School, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Athletics, Swimming, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Film Club, Choir, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Central Bedfordshire, Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Leighton Court, Ashton St. Peters Primary School, Leighton Court, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 1EW |
| Headteacher | David Bower |
| Local Authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 209 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.4% |
| School Capacity | 209 / 210 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Feb 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Mar 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8702nd of 13,686
Nationally
950th of 1,612
In East of England
15th of 34
In Central Bedfordshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
66%
'23/24
57%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
87
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
52 families put this school as their 1st choice (60% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Leighton Court, Ashton St. Peters Primary School, Leighton Court, Dunstable
Central Bedfordshire, LU6 1EW
Leighton Court, Ashton St. Peters Primary School, Leighton Court, Dunstable
Central Bedfordshire, LU6 1EW
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