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Ashbourne Primary School

Academy converter · Ashbourne · DE6 1EJ

Ages 3–11 · 202 pupils · Derbyshire

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Ofsted

Good

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2022-01-19

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill64%

202 pupils · 315 places

Pupils on roll
202
Boys / girls
102 / 100
School capacity
315
Capacity fill
202 / 315 (64%)
Free school meals
31.2%
FSM pupils
63
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: ACE DERBYSHIRE TRUST
Academy trust
ACE DERBYSHIRE TRUST
Headteacher
Mrs Paula Chisholm

Location

Address
Cokayne Avenue
Postcode
DE6 1EJ
Town
Ashbourne
County
Derbyshire
Local authority
Derbyshire
District
Derbyshire Dales
Constituency
Derbyshire Dales
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, 202 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 31.2%.

Open schools in Ashbourne
22
Primary schools in Ashbourne
21
Academies among open schools in Ashbourne
59% (13)
Open schools in DE6
23
Primary in DE6
22
Open schools in Derbyshire LA
454
Primary in Derbyshire LA
354

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in AshbourneNear DE6

  • St Oswald's CofE Primary School

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    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

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    • KS244%
    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM23.0%

    0.6 miles away

  • Hilltop Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

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    • Absence8.7%
    • FSM37.1%

    0.9 miles away

  • Clifton CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

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    Ages 5–11

    • KS256%
    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM15.0%

    1.7 miles away

  • Osmaston CofE (VC) Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

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    Ages 4–11

    • KS272%
    • Absence2.9%
    • FSM8.8%

    2.1 miles away

  • Kniveton CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Ashbourne · DE6 1JJ · Derbyshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS2100%
    • Absence7.2%
    • FSM10.9%

    2.7 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Paula Chisholm
Telephone
01335342891
Website
http://www.ashbourneprimary.co.uk

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