Abercrombie Primary School
URN: 112670 • Chesterfield S41 7QE
Overview
- Name
- Abercrombie Primary School
- URN
- 112670
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tracy Gannon (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01246232425
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Higher Albert Street, Chesterfield S41 7QE
Summary
Abercrombie Primary School, located in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, is a community school catering to mixed-gender pupils from Nursery through Year 6. With a current enrolment of 247 students, the school exceeds its capacity of 210, reflecting its popularity within the local community. Approximately 25.3% of students are eligible for free school meals, indicating a diverse socio-economic background.
The school prides itself on fostering a supportive learning environment, underpinned by its core values of equality and inclusivity. Abercrombie Primary offers a broad curriculum that includes outdoor adventures, sports provision, and a focus on British values. The school also emphasizes the importance of parental involvement, providing various resources and information to support families in their children’s education.
In addition to academic pursuits, Abercrombie Primary promotes well-being through initiatives like Positive Play and Forest Schools. The school maintains high attendance rates, with a recent whole-school attendance of 96.65%, demonstrating a commitment to student engagement and success. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at http://www.abercrombie.derbyshire.sch.uk.
The school prides itself on fostering a supportive learning environment, underpinned by its core values of equality and inclusivity. Abercrombie Primary offers a broad curriculum that includes outdoor adventures, sports provision, and a focus on British values. The school also emphasizes the importance of parental involvement, providing various resources and information to support families in their children’s education.
In addition to academic pursuits, Abercrombie Primary promotes well-being through initiatives like Positive Play and Forest Schools. The school maintains high attendance rates, with a recent whole-school attendance of 96.65%, demonstrating a commitment to student engagement and success. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at http://www.abercrombie.derbyshire.sch.uk.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Governor Declaration of Pecuniary & Personal Interest (governance)
- Governor meeting Attendance Register (governance)
- Governors Code of Practice (governance)
- Instrument of Government , Governors Term of Office and Committee Structure (governance)
- Message from the Chair of Governors (governance)
- Meet the Governors (governance)
- S.E.N.D (sen)
- School Events >> (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Westfield Infant School (73.3)
- Walton Holymoorside Primary School (66.4)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary (64.8)
- Old Hall Junior School (64.7)
- Park House Primary School (63.5)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 247
- Boys
- 129
- Girls
- 118
- FSM %
- 25.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-06-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 247 | 129 | 118 | 210 | 25.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 255 | 137 | 118 | 210 | 24.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 246 | 142 | 104 | 210 | 26.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 246 | 142 | 104 | 210 | 26.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 239 | 139 | 100 | 210 | 23.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 238 | 135 | 103 | 210 | 16.40 |
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