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Ashurst Primary School
New Glade Hill, Off Chain Lane, Blackbrook, St Helens, Merseyside, WA11 9QJ, St. Helens
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.6 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
212
Capacity
236
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, where it ranks in the top 70% nationally. However, only 3% of students reach a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in pushing students to excel beyond the basics. Overall, parent satisfaction appears positive, but the LocaleIQ score suggests there may be challenges compared to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 22 March 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 57% | Bottom 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.0%
Asian Other2.4%
White Other2.4%
White Irish1.4%
Mixed Other0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Location
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53.46585, -2.70910 · WA11 9QJ
School details
Local authoritySt. Helens
RegionNorth West
URN104771
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.ashurst.st-helens.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Ashurst Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Ashurst Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 March 2022.
Is Ashurst Primary School a good school?
Ashurst Primary School scores 33.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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