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What is Ash Grove Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Ash Grove Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2023).

Where is Ash Grove Primary Academy located?

Ash Grove Primary Academy is located in PONTEFRACT, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, WF9 2TF.

What age range does Ash Grove Primary Academy serve?

Ash Grove Primary Academy serves students aged 3 to 11.

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Ash Grove Primary Academy — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Ash Grove Primary Academy

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In terms of academic performance, Ash Grove Primary Academy has 49% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 142 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 7.2%, 13% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 7.8%.

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OfstedGood · 2023KS2 expected49%Attendance92.2%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

Exam & assessment results

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6.2

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Computed from 20 government data points. Not based on student reviews.

Strong71% data coverage

Source: DfE / Ofsted · context only

Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Ash Grove Primary Academy?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 3–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 142 pupils
SEN support: 16% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Bottom 25% for its intake

Ash Grove Primary Academy is in the bottom 25% for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (8–13% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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The area around this school

Environment score: 52/100

Average surroundings

Air quality41/100

Transport access86/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Ash Grove Primary Academy

At Ash Grove Primary Academy, 49% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

67% met the expected standard in reading and 58% in maths.

Attendance at Ash Grove Primary Academy

Ash Grove Primary Academy has an overall absence rate of 7.8%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Ash Grove Primary Academy

The teacher turnover rate at Ash Grove Primary Academy is 7.2%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Ash Grove Primary Academy

Ash Grove Primary Academy has 142 pupils on roll.

13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

16% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Ash Grove Primary Academy Ofsted Rating: Good

Ash Grove Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in May 2023 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Ash Grove Primary Academy is next inspection expected around 2027.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Ash Grove Primary Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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