Ashford Hill Primary School, Thatcham
Ashford Hill Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Thatcham, part of The Thames Learning Trust. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 12 schools in Thatcham with published results, and 320th of 14,452 across England. It was 80% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Hampshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Ashford Hill Primary School in detail
Ashford Hill Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "We warmly welcome you to Ashford Hill Primary School. We are a village school at the centre of the community in Ashford Hill and Headley, with beautiful and extensive grounds. At Ashford Hill, our aim is to collaborate together in order to 'Be the best that we can be'."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 93% of Year 6 pupils at Ashford Hill Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 100% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in Hampshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 82% in reading and 82% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Ashford Hill Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 18 families put Ashford Hill Primary School as their first choice and 34 named it as one of their preferences, for 19 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Ashford Hill Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Ashford Hill Primary School are Brimpton C.E. Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 60% reading, 50% maths); Burnham Copse Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 60% reading, 64% maths); Kingsclere Church of England Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 82% reading, 68% maths); and Bishopswood Junior School (2.8 miles, Good, 65% reading, 66% maths).
Ashford Hill Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Brimpton C.E. Primary SchoolBurnham Copse Primary SchoolKingsclere Church of England Primary SchoolBishopswood Junior School
The trust
Ashford Hill Primary School is one of 6 schools run by The Thames Learning Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
62 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Ashford Hill Primary School (as of April 2026): 97% would recommend the school, 98% say their child is happy there and 75% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that pupils behave well (98%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (75%).
Who goes there
16.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 16 pupils (12.3%) received SEN support and 9 (6.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.
Staffing
Ashford Hill Primary School had 9 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Midgham Rail Station, about 3.1 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (opposite), 50 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hampshire (72).
Suspensions and exclusions
Ashford Hill Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 11 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards: met
Ashford Hill Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in November 2022. Before that, as Ashford Hill Primary School (URN 115921), it was rated Inadequate in November 2021.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Ashford Hill Primary School creates a nurturing environment where all children thrive and feel they belong. The school excels at supporting children with additional needs and disadvantaged pupils, who achieve very well alongside their peers. Pupils develop strong character and resilience through a rich range of enrichment activities, visits and community involvement.
Key Strengths
- Pupils have excellent attendance rates and behaviour, with a tangible air of harmony and kindness throughout the school
- Early years curriculum is well-sequenced and tailored to individual needs, with strong emphasis on language, reading and phonics
- Inclusion is at the heart of the school - pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils achieve very well from their starting points
- Leaders have embedded high-quality staff training and consider wellbeing, with staff appreciating reduced workload and strong support
- Rich personal development programme with extensive enrichment opportunities and visits that build character and resilience
Areas for Improvement
- Some inconsistencies in how well the curriculum is taught in a few subjects other than English and mathematics
- Pupils do not develop detailed knowledge and understanding in a few subjects in the wider curriculum
- In some wider curriculum subjects, teaching does not build on what pupils have learned previously as well as it could
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and acted upon, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Drumming, choir, crafts, multi-sports, school council, eco-warriors, library roles, digital leaders, museum visits, farm visits, church visits, sports tournaments, assemblies, musical production
Ashford Hill Primary School is a welcoming and nurturing school where pupils thrive and achieve highly in national tests. Leaders have successfully secured rapid improvement in standards and created a strong culture of high aspiration for staff and pupils.
At a Glance
16.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
62 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 82% to 93% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 82% to 100% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 71% to 93% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.0
Avg class size
21.0
KS2
5
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
Keep up with Ashford Hill Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Ashford Hill Primary School.
- Gol Elite Coaching LTD at Ashford Hill Primary SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Ashford Hill Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Ashford Hill Primary School is in Hampshire; for families living there:
Apply to Hampshire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 5
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 3 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
80%
Available places
112 pupils
140 places
28 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Thatcham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Thatcham
Across Hampshire council
Places available
15,642
Applications
12,982
Got 1st preference
93.4%
Got preferred school
98.9%
All primary applications across Hampshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
16
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
19.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
130
Total Pupils
71
Boys
59
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
14.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,658
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,938
Per pupil
£667k
Total funding
£11k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
2.8%
Overall absence
4.8%
Persistent absence
105
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Ashford Hill Primary School
Questions parents ask about Ashford Hill Primary School
What are SATs results like at Ashford Hill Primary School?
Of the pupils at Ashford Hill Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 93% reached the expected standard in reading and 100% did so in maths.
What is Ashford Hill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ashford Hill Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in November 2022. Before that, as Ashford Hill Primary School (URN 115921), it was rated Inadequate in November 2021.
What is the catchment area for Ashford Hill Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Ashford Hill Primary School is oversubscribed, Hampshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Ashford Hill Primary School?
Ashford Hill Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 80% of its 140 places.
How big are the classes at Ashford Hill Primary School?
Classes at Ashford Hill Primary School average 26 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Ashford Hill Primary School?
Ashford Hill Primary School has around 130 pupils on roll. 16% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Ashford Hill Primary School?
2.8% of sessions were missed at Ashford Hill Primary School in 2024/25. 4.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Ashford Hill Primary School?
Apply through Hampshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Ashford Hill Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Ashford Hill Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Gol Elite Coaching LTD at Ashford Hill Primary School (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Ashford Hill Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 3 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Ashford Hill Primary School?
Ashford Hill Primary School is at Ashford Hill Road, Ashford Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8BB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)