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Ashbrook Infant School

Erewash, DE72 3HFPrimaryAges 3–7MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
1 Good · 4 Requires improvement
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
25 1st-choice / 25 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Ashbrook Infant School

Ashbrook Infant School is a state primary in Erewash, Derbyshire, and it’s currently running well above its official capacity. With 143 pupils on roll against a capacity of 120, the school is clearly in demand locally. That demand is backed up by the 2025/26 admissions data: the school received 47 applications for just 25 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.88. All 25 first-preference applicants were offered a place, but with 22 other families also applying, competition is real. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 21.2%, which is worth noting against the national primary average of around 23.8% – so the school serves a slightly less disadvantaged cohort than the national norm, though still a significant minority. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and takes children from age 3 to 7, with nursery provision on site. It’s a small school that’s clearly popular with local families, even if that popularity means some applicants will inevitably miss out.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressVictoria Avenue, Derby, Erewash, DE72 3HF
HeadteacherLynette Hardwick
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils143
Free School Meals (FSM)21.2%
School Capacity143 / 120 (119% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Feb 2025
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 12 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Music RoomsICT SuiteForest SchoolSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

TennisRoundersAthleticsSwimmingGymnasticsCross CountryCricket

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubDramaFilm ClubArt ClubBook ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ashbrook Infant School

Ashbrook Infant School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.