Ashtree Primary School and Nursery
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
304
AGES
3 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community school
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The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS
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This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the last School Census collected by the Department for Education. It is a visualisation of where pupils lived at the time of the annual School Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Requires Improvement
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(08/12/2021)
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50%
NATIONAL AVG. 60%
% pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics



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Progress Compared With All Other Schools

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Chertsey Rise
Stevenage
SG2 9JQ
01438351090

School Description

Pupils at Ashtree Primary School enjoy attending school. Pupils feel safe. They say that teachers are highly visible around the school and accessible to them. This reassures pupils that they can talk to adults easily if there are problems that they cannot solve themselves. Pupils feel safe from bullying. They understand what bullying is and when to ask for help. Pupils behave well in lessons and at less structured times of the day. They listen to their teachers and to each other. They are respectful and responsible. However, pupils’ progress is hindered because there are weaknesses in the reading curriculum. Pupils who need additional help are not supported effectively to catch up quickly. In addition, in too many subjects curriculum plans do not help pupils learn and remember the important knowledge that they need to. Pupils enjoy the opportunities that the school gives them through the school council to have a voice in school life. They appreciate that their successes outside of school are celebrated publicly through the school newsletter. Most parents who shared their views responded positively about the school. One parent’s comments were typical of most, when they said, ‘Every teacher has been approachable and supportive,’ and ‘I would recommend the school very highly.’ What does the school do well and what does it need to do better? In a few subjects, such as mathematics, leaders have developed a curriculum that provides pupils with a sequence of learning so they can achieve well. This helps pupils build knowledge over time and become confident and fluent in calculations and other aspects of mathematics. Pupils use correct mathematical vocabulary and can talk about their previous learning and how it has helped them with new learning. As a result, pupils enjoy their mathematics learning and achieve well. However, in several subjects, leaders have not been clear in their curriculum thinking about what they want pupils to know in each year group. Teachers do not know what content and vocabulary must be covered. As a result, teaching does not build on what pupils already know. Pupils do not gain a secure understanding of each curriculum subject being taught. The weakness in curriculum thinking and teaching is also evident in the early years. Leaders have not given enough thought to the specific knowledge that they want children to leave the early years with so that they can be successful in Year 1. As a result, children are not making the progress of which they are capable in the curriculum. The reading curriculum is developed so that teachers are clear about what they should teach and when. In phonics, there are clear, sequenced plans for staff to follow. Staff have ongoing training in how to support pupils and in how to teach the reading curriculum. However, the books that pupils read are not routinely matched to the sounds pupils know. As a result, some pupils struggle to read and lose Inspection report: Ashtree Primary School and Nursery 8 and 9 December 2021 2 confidence and enjoyment in reading. When these pupils fall behind the expectations that the school has set in reading, pupils do not routinely catch up quickly enough. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive appropriate support. Their needs are accurately identified and their targets reviewed regularly to help them access the same curriculum as their peers. As a result, pupils with SEND are supported well to be successful in all areas of the curriculum. Pupils are positive about their school. This is because pupils’ personal development is well planned and developed. Pupils are offered a range of clubs and sports to take part in. They can share their achievements from outside school and enjoy the opportunity to have a voice in what happens in school. The curriculum supports pupils to show positive social behaviours when working together and this helps establish a calm working environment for pupils. Teachers are appreciative of the role that leaders take in managing their workload and say that there is a supportive and understanding attitude from leaders and other staff when there are busy periods. The new leadership team is ambitious to improve the school. Leaders, including governors, are working closely with the local authority to ensure that the school considers and acts upon the main priorities that will improve the quality of education.

Ashtree Primary School and Nursery Parent Reviews



Average Parent Rating

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“Short event notice”

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"> My child is enjoying school at Ashtree. I sometimes I feel that the school gives short notice for events. Other than that we are happy with the school and my child's performance.
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Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>51, "agree"=>41, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 37 responses up to 13-12-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>51, "agree"=>41, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 37 responses up to 13-12-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>38, "agree"=>35, "disagree"=>16, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 37 responses up to 13-12-2021
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>76, "strongly_agree"=>5, "agree"=>5, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>8} UNLOCK Figures based on 37 responses up to 13-12-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>30, "agree"=>49, "disagree"=>14, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 37 responses up to 13-12-2021
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>14, "strongly_agree"=>41, "agree"=>19, "disagree"=>22, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 37 responses up to 13-12-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>30, "agree"=>10, "disagree"=>20, "strongly_disagree"=>30, "dont_know"=>10} UNLOCK Figures based on 10 responses up to 13-12-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>32, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>19, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>11} UNLOCK Figures based on 37 responses up to 13-12-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>43, "agree"=>35, "disagree"=>14, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 37 responses up to 13-12-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>32, "agree"=>43, "disagree"=>11, "strongly_disagree"=>14, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 37 responses up to 13-12-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>38, "agree"=>54, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 37 responses up to 13-12-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>32, "agree"=>49, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>11, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 37 responses up to 13-12-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>30, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>27, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>11} UNLOCK Figures based on 37 responses up to 13-12-2021
Yes No {"yes"=>65, "no"=>35} UNLOCK Figures based on 37 responses up to 13-12-2021

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