Ashley Junior School
Normans Way, Ashley Road, Ashley, New Milton, BH25 5FNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ashley Junior School is a primary school in New Milton for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 600 schools in Hampshire. It ranks 235th of 300 primary schools in Hampshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 December 2014, report published 8 January 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 December 2023
Pupils are well motivated by the school's high expectations and regular celebration of achievement. Pupils understand that trying hard and working together are important ingredients for learning. They excitedly look forward to the weekly celebration assemblies where individuals are recognised for their efforts and successes. They actively seek to earn points for their 'houses', which is a hotly contested competition. Pupils are kind and supportive towards each other. Around the school, pupils show consideration and seek to help others. At playtime, they share the broad range of games equipment and safely play together on the 'trim trail'. Across the year groups, pupils behave responsibly. Older pupils act as role models as they oversee the running of games and look after equipment in the playground. Pupils' attitudes strongly reflect the school values of 'Ready, Respectful and Responsible'. Pupils appreciate the close, caring school community where everyone is welcome and new arrivals quickly make friends. Pupils happily chat with staff and feel they know them well. They value the way that staff will always listen and quickly act to support them when needed. This means pupils feel confident about reporting any worries they have. The helpful nature of the school community is captured by a parent saying: 'It's a very nurturing, supportive school.'
What the school should improve
- In a small number of foundation subjects, teaching does not routinely revisit earlier learning. This means some pupils do not remember important knowledge in these subjects over time. The school needs to ensure it develops the planning for the retention of knowledge in these subjects.
- Pupils' understanding of new knowledge is not checked consistently well. This means pupils are not always clear about how to complete activities. The school needs to ensure that all staff routinely check pupils' understanding and adapt their teaching so that all pupils develop secure knowledge over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
62 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
230 pupils on roll, with places for 270
Schools near Ashley Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Infant School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| New Milton Junior School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 68% met the expected standard |
| New Milton Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 76% met the expected standard |
| Tiptoe Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Charlotte Bartolomeo
- Phone
- 01425616510
- Address
- Normans Way, Ashley Road, Ashley, New Milton, BH25 5FN
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- URN
- 116488
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.