Ashby Fields Primary School, Daventry
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Your child will attend a school where happiness and safety come first. Pupils are confident, well-mannered, and develop strong relationships with each other and staff. The school has ambitious plans for every child to reach their potential, with particular strengths in teaching reading and supporting children who need extra help.
Key Strengths
- Strong culture of acceptance and inclusion where all pupils feel safe and valued
- Well-planned, ambitious curriculum with clear progression of knowledge
- Excellent early reading provision starting from children's first days at school
- Effective support for pupils with SEND who make positive progress
- Strong behaviour and positive relationships throughout the school
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers need better skills to deliver the curriculum effectively - information is not always presented clearly and resources could be better chosen
- School does not fully evaluate whether support for vulnerable pupils is working well enough
- Need to ensure more consistent high-quality teaching across all subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with leaders prioritising a safe and welcoming environment where pupils feel secure.
Extracurricular Activities
School band, annual residential trips, variety of clubs, breakfast and after-school club
Ashby Fields Primary School has improved significantly since its previous inspection and now provides a good standard of education. Pupils thrive in a happy, safe environment where they are well-behaved and achieve well academically.
At a Glance
14.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
152 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 78%. Maths has remained stable at around 80%. Writing has improved from 69% to 76%.
Class Sizes
28.5
Avg class size
29.4
Infant (KS1)
27.9
KS2
12
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
397 pupils
420 capacity
23 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Daventry
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Daventry
Admissions Demand - West Northamptonshire
Places available
5,771
Applications
4,413
Got 1st preference
94.5%
Got preferred school
99.0%
Primary admissions across West Northamptonshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(3)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.68314%
Overall absence
10.88825%
Persistent absence
349
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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