# Ash Grove Primary Academy — Pontefract, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mrs Kate Gawthorp

## Contact

- **Address:** South Elmsall Pontefract West Yorkshire
- **Phone:** 01977 640 625
- **Website:** https://ashgrove.inspirepartnership.org.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/pontefract/ash-grove-primary-academy-20443

## About

At Ash Grove our children are supported to learn so that they know more and remember more over time. This is done in a caring and nurturing environment. Teachers have high expectations of what children can achieve so that we are able to develop the best in everyone.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — May 2023
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Good — May 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — May 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — May 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — May 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — May 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — A caring and nurturing environment: We've been so impressed with the school's commitment to providing a caring and nurturing environment for our child. The facilities are also excellent, with a great playground and modern classrooms. We've seen our child grow in confidence and academic ability, and we're grateful for the hard work of the teachers. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — An excellent school with a focus on values: We've been really pleased with the school's focus on values such as respect, kindness, and responsibility. Our child is thriving academically and socially, and we appreciate the support of the teachers and staff. We also love the regular updates and communication from the school. *(Jun 2022)*
- **4/5** — A mixed experience: We had a good experience with the school overall, but there were a few issues with communication and organisation. The teachers were generally supportive and engaging, but we felt that the school could have been more proactive in addressing our concerns. The facilities were a highlight, and our child enjoyed the extracurricular programs. *(Mar 2021)*

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