Ashbrook Junior School
URN: 112602 • Derby DE72 3HF
Overview
- Name
- Ashbrook Junior School
- URN
- 112602
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mell Julian (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Victoria Avenue, Derby DE72 3HF
Summary
Ashbrook Junior School is a community primary school located in Borrowash, Derby, with a current enrolment of 175 pupils and a capacity for 210. The school serves children in years 3 to 6 and is committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where every child is valued. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its motto, "Together Everyone Achieves More," and is underpinned by core values of respect, responsibility, creativity, kindness, aspiration, and equality.
The curriculum at Ashbrook is designed to be ambitious and knowledge-rich, aiming to meet the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students. It incorporates six key concepts—Identity & Diversity, Community, Sustainable Development, Perseverance, Equality & Fairness, and Creativity—across year groups to encourage deep thinking about their roles in both local and global contexts. The school also emphasizes the importance of reading and offers various enrichment activities to enhance personal development.
Ashbrook Junior School actively promotes British values, fostering respect and tolerance among its diverse student body. The school collaborates closely with families and the wider community to ensure a supportive educational experience, preparing students to become independent and responsible citizens.
The curriculum at Ashbrook is designed to be ambitious and knowledge-rich, aiming to meet the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students. It incorporates six key concepts—Identity & Diversity, Community, Sustainable Development, Perseverance, Equality & Fairness, and Creativity—across year groups to encourage deep thinking about their roles in both local and global contexts. The school also emphasizes the importance of reading and offers various enrichment activities to enhance personal development.
Ashbrook Junior School actively promotes British values, fostering respect and tolerance among its diverse student body. The school collaborates closely with families and the wider community to ensure a supportive educational experience, preparing students to become independent and responsible citizens.
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Nearby alternatives
- Griffe Field Primary School (78.6)
- Lawn Primary School (77.6)
- Griffe Field Primary School (77.4)
- Homefields Primary School (77.3)
- Lawn Primary School (77.0)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 175
- Boys
- 88
- Girls
- 87
- FSM %
- 15.40
- Open date
- Close date
- 2020-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2016-04-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 175 | 88 | 87 | 210 | 15.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 175 | 88 | 87 | 210 | 15.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 175 | 88 | 87 | 210 | 15.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 175 | 88 | 87 | 210 | 15.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 175 | 88 | 87 | 210 | 15.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 175 | 88 | 87 | 210 | 15.40 |
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