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Ashgate Nursery School

Derby, DE1 1GJNurseryAges 2–5MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
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Competition
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About Ashgate Nursery School

Just over nine in ten parents who responded to the most recent Ofsted survey said they would recommend Ashgate Nursery School to other families, a strong signal of day-to-day satisfaction. The school is popular enough to be oversubscribed, with 64 children on roll in its most recent count, and its Good rating from Ofsted’s 2023 ungraded inspection confirms that the quality of care and education remains consistent. The inspection noted that the school continues to be Good, building on a previous graded inspection in 2013 where it was also judged Good. That marks a clear improvement from its 2010 inspection, when the school was rated Requires Improvement. For parents in Derby looking for a state nursery place, Ashgate’s combination of strong parent endorsement and steady Ofsted performance makes it a credible choice, especially given that only two of the six nurseries in the local authority currently hold an Outstanding rating.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range2 to 5 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address18 Stepping Lane, Derby, Derby, DE1 1GJ
HeadteacherHelen Fearn
Local AuthorityDerby
Number of Pupils64
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (29 Mar 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 Mar 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Art StudiosGymnasiumForest SchoolSensory RoomLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

4

Sports

Swimming

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubGardeningBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysical

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ashgate Nursery School

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