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Ilam Church of England Primary School

Academy converter · Ashbourne · DE6 2AZ

Ages 3–11 · 40 pupils · Staffordshire

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Ofsted

Good

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-09-12

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 fill57%

40 pupils · 70 places

Pupils on roll
40
Boys / girls
20 / 20
School capacity
70
Capacity fill
40 / 70 (57%)
Free school meals
12.5%
FSM pupils
5
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

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Lichfield
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE MOORLANDS PRIMARY FEDERATION
Academy trust
THE MOORLANDS PRIMARY FEDERATION
Sponsor
The Moorlands Primary Federation (TMPF)
Headteacher
Miss Emily Johnson

Location

Address
Ilam
Postcode
DE6 2AZ
Town
Ashbourne
County
Derbyshire
Local authority
Staffordshire
District
Staffordshire Moorlands
Constituency
Staffordshire Moorlands
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Further from 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, Staffordshire, 40 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 12.5%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Lichfield.

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 Staffordshire LA
458
Primary in Staffordshire LA
309

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

Contact

Headteacher
Miss Emily Johnson
Telephone
01335350316
Website
www.ilam.staffs.sch.uk/

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