Penny Acres Primary School
URN: 112565 • Dronfield S18 7WP
Overview
- Name
- Penny Acres Primary School
- URN
- 112565
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Ratcliffe(Executive) (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01142890330
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- The Common, Dronfield S18 7WP
Summary
Penny Acres Primary School, located in Dronfield, Derbyshire, is a mixed community school that caters to 60 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 50. The school is part of a federation with Wigley Primary School, emphasizing collaboration in educational practices and community engagement. The federation's aim is to nurture a supportive environment where children can thrive together.
The curriculum at Penny Acres is designed to be enriching, with a focus on phonics and a variety of engaging topics. The school promotes mental health and well-being, offering support for families and children through local and national resources. Parents can find detailed information about the school's policies, assessment outcomes, and extra-curricular activities on the school’s website.
With a commitment to inclusivity, Penny Acres Primary School actively promotes British values and celebrates diversity within its community. The school encourages parental involvement through various events and initiatives, fostering a strong partnership between home and school to support children's development.
The curriculum at Penny Acres is designed to be enriching, with a focus on phonics and a variety of engaging topics. The school promotes mental health and well-being, offering support for families and children through local and national resources. Parents can find detailed information about the school's policies, assessment outcomes, and extra-curricular activities on the school’s website.
With a commitment to inclusivity, Penny Acres Primary School actively promotes British values and celebrates diversity within its community. The school encourages parental involvement through various events and initiatives, fostering a strong partnership between home and school to support children's development.
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Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 50
- Pupils
- 60
- Boys
- 32
- Girls
- 28
- FSM %
- 10.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-07-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 60 | 32 | 28 | 50 | 10.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 60 | 33 | 27 | 50 | 10.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 55 | 26 | 29 | 50 | 10.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 55 | 26 | 29 | 50 | 10.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 56 | 27 | 29 | 50 | 7.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 49 | 24 | 25 | 50 | 8.20 |
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