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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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