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Ashbourne Primary School

Derbyshire Dales, DE6 1EJPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2022
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
31 1st-choice / 31 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Ashbourne Primary School

Ashbourne Primary School is a state primary in the Derbyshire Dales that currently educates 218 pupils against a total capacity of 315, meaning it has room to grow but is already a popular choice locally. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 35.1%, a figure that sits well above the national average for primary schools and suggests a catchment with above-average levels of economic disadvantage. Despite this, the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 admissions cycle, it received 56 applications for just 31 places, with all 31 first-preference applicants receiving an offer. That oversubscription ratio of 1.81 to one confirms that families in the area are actively choosing Ashbourne over other options. The school is non-denominational, co-educational, and serves children from age three through to eleven, with nursery provision available on site.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCokayne Avenue, Ashbourne, Derbyshire Dales, DE6 1EJ
HeadteacherPaula Chisholm
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils218
Free School Meals (FSM)35.1%
School Capacity218 / 315 (69% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Jan 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 7 Apr 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryPlaying FieldsSports HallICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

RoundersGymnasticsAthleticsCricketSwimmingNetballDance

Clubs & Activities

GardeningArt ClubDramaFilm ClubBook ClubChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ashbourne Primary School

Ashbourne Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.