St Oswald's CofE Primary School
98%
Capacity
206
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About St Oswald's CofE Primary School
St Oswald's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Derbyshire Dales community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 206 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Oswald's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rebecca Wood, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7385th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 13th out of 35 in Derbyshire Dales.
St Oswald's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 72 applications for 28 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Severe Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Oswald's CofE Primary School include ICT Suite, Library, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Netball, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Science Club, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.8%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Derbyshire Dales, St Oswald's CofE 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Mayfield Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire Dales, DE6 1AS |
| Headteacher | Rebecca Wood |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 206 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.8% |
| School Capacity | 206 / 210 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (26 Jun 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 28 Feb 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7385th of 13,686
Nationally
674th of 1,353
In East Midlands
13th of 35
In Derbyshire Dales
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
44%
'23/24
61%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
72
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Mayfield Road, Ashbourne
Derbyshire Dales, DE6 1AS
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