Ashover Primary School
96%
Capacity
217
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Ashover Primary School
Ashover Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the North East Derbyshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 217 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 226 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Ashover Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sue Myhill, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2104th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 35 in North East Derbyshire.
Ashover Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 60 applications for 26 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Ashover Primary School include Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Library, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Cricket, Cross Country, Football and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.6%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North East Derbyshire, Ashover Primary School is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Narrowleys Lane, Chesterfield, North East Derbyshire, S45 0AU |
| Headteacher | Sue Myhill |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 217 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.6% |
| School Capacity | 217 / 226 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2104th of 13,686
Nationally
179th of 1,353
In East Midlands
7th of 35
In North East Derbyshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
85%
'23/24
77%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed26
60
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Narrowleys Lane, Chesterfield
North East Derbyshire, S45 0AU
Narrowleys Lane, Chesterfield
North East Derbyshire, S45 0AU
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