Ashfield Junior School
Details
| Age Range | 7-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Cumberland |
| Address | High Street, CA14 4ES |
| School Website | www.ashfieldjuniorschool.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1900604565 |
| URN | 112147 |
School Census
| Total | 254 |
| Girls/Boys | 140/114 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 55.1%/44.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 54 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 11.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 02/07/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 02/07/2024 | Requires improvement |
| 02/05/2018 | Good |
| 12/05/2016 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 02/07/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 02/05/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 12/05/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 02 July 2024 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 02 May 2018 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 23 June 2017 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 12 May 2016 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 29 May 2012 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 06 December 2011 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 28 March 2011 | Full inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 04 October 2007 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 17 November 2003 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 45% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 52 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3 |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | -2.8 |
| Writing Progress | -2.7 |
| Maths Progress | -3.3 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | -5.5 |
| Writing Progress | -3.3 |
| Maths Progress | -3.8 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 56% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | -3.3 |
| Writing Progress | -2.7 |
| Maths Progress | -3.4 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 66% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 30% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 11% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 88% |
| no | 13% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 94.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
Ashfield Infant & Nursery School
(0.11 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Newlands Lane, , CA14 3JG
Workington Academy
(0.24 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Stainburn Road, , CA14 4EB
St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington
(0.25 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: Harrington Road, , CA14 3EE