Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School

StatePrimaryResourced ProvisionChurch of England

GoodPrimaryAges 4–11312 pupils

New Street, Wall Heath, DY6 9AHWebsite01384818760

Good312 pupilsAges 4–11

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Inspected Nov 2021

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils312

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils312

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

312 / 315 (99%)

Religion

Church of England

Head Teacher

Mrs Lindsay Mason

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Nov 2021

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 77%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

SENDResourced Provision

This school has a specialist SEN unit providing additional support

3.9%

Absence rate

Avg 6.9%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

3.9%vs 6.9% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate3.9%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence6.9%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.7%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support 6.7%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 2.9%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication18 pupils (60%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health5 pupils (17%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty3 pupils (10%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder2 pupils (7%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (3%)

Not Assessed1 pupils (3%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 15

Teaching assistants (FTE)8

Support staff (FTE)12

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils312

Free school meals 6.1%

English as additional language 3.2%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British89.4%

Indian2.6%

Mixed White & Asian2.2%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.6%

Mixed Other1.3%

White Other1.3%

Black Caribbean1.0%

Pakistani0.3%

Mixed White & African0.3%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 10Least deprived

IMD 2025

Food hygiene

Inspected Dec 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Listed buildingBERVIE HOUSEGrade II Listed

Spending Per Pupil

£5,510

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,890 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£3,030

Support staff£901

Premises£178

Energy£115

Learning resources£161

Income per pupil£5,865

2023-24

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