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What is Ashton West End Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Ashton West End Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2023).

Where is Ashton West End Primary Academy located?

Ashton West End Primary Academy is located in Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, North West, OL7 0BJ.

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Ashton West End Primary Academy serves students aged 3 to 11.

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Ashton West End Primary Academy — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Ashton West End Primary Academy

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In terms of academic performance, Ashton West End Primary Academy has 43% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 207 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 12.0%, 37% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 5.2%.

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OfstedGood · 2023KS2 expected43%Attendance94.8%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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Solid54% data coverage

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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 Ashton West End 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: 207 pupils
SEN support: 14% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Bottom 25% for its intake

Ashton West End Primary Academy is in the bottom 25% for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (31–85% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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The area around this school

Environment score: 32/100

Below-average surroundings

Air quality5/100

Transport access35/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Ashton West End Primary Academy

At Ashton West End Primary Academy, 43% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

62% met the expected standard in reading and 63% in maths.

Attendance at Ashton West End Primary Academy

Ashton West End Primary Academy has an overall absence rate of 5.2%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Ashton West End Primary Academy

The teacher turnover rate at Ashton West End Primary Academy is 12.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Ashton West End Primary Academy

Ashton West End Primary Academy has 207 pupils on roll.

37% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

14% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Ashton West End Primary Academy Ofsted Rating: Good

Ashton West End Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in July 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Ashton West End 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 Ashton West End 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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