Ashbourne Primary School

URN: 112678 • Ashbourne DE6 1EJ

Overview

Name
Ashbourne Primary School
URN
112678
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
54.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Paula Chisholm (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Cokayne Avenue, Ashbourne DE6 1EJ

Summary

Ashbourne Primary School is a mixed community school located in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, catering to children aged 3-11, including a nursery. With a current enrolment of 202 pupils and a capacity of 315, the school fosters a positive ethos centered around high standards of work, courtesy, and behaviour. The school's values are encapsulated in the acronym PRAISE, which emphasizes perseverance, respect, attention, independence, self-motivation, and the importance of explaining learning.

The curriculum at Ashbourne Primary is designed to promote British values, including democracy, the rule of law, and mutual respect. The school actively encourages pupils to make choices and engage in their learning, supported by a successful school council and various assemblies that reinforce these principles. Additionally, the school places a strong emphasis on inclusivity and equality, ensuring that all children, regardless of their background, have the opportunity to flourish.

Ashbourne Primary is committed to providing additional support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, aiming to eliminate discrimination and promote equality of opportunity. The school’s inclusive approach is further supported by policies that ensure all members of the school community are treated fairly and with respect.

Key details

LA
Derbyshire
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
315
Pupils
202
Boys
106
Girls
96
FSM %
35.10
Open date
Close date
2024-09-30
Last Ofsted
2022-01-20
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Derbyshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 202 106 96 315 35.10
2024-09-11 202 106 96 315 35.10
2023-09-11 199 107 92 315 30.70
2022-09-11 199 107 92 315 30.70
2021-09-11 201 107 94 315 28.90
2020-09-11 244 130 114 315 19.70

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