Asterdale Primary School
URN: 112761 • Derby DE21 7PH
Overview
- Name
- Asterdale Primary School
- URN
- 112761
- 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
- Karen Forrest (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Borrowash Road, Derby DE21 7PH
Summary
Asterdale Primary School is a mixed community school located in Spondon, Derby, with a current enrolment of 229 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school aims to provide a nurturing environment where every child can achieve their full potential through a balanced approach to education that combines care and structure. The ethos of 'everyday excellence' is central to the school's mission, promoting high standards in teaching and learning while fostering positive attitudes among students.
The curriculum at Asterdale is designed to be broad and balanced, encouraging children to engage actively in their education and develop essential life skills. The school places a strong emphasis on preparing students for life in a diverse and rapidly changing society, ensuring they understand the importance of health, resilience, and informed decision-making.
Asterdale Primary values collaboration with parents and the local community, believing that strong partnerships enhance the educational experience. The school is part of the Odyssey Collaborative Trust, which focuses on continuous improvement and support for all students, ensuring they thrive academically and socially.
The curriculum at Asterdale is designed to be broad and balanced, encouraging children to engage actively in their education and develop essential life skills. The school places a strong emphasis on preparing students for life in a diverse and rapidly changing society, ensuring they understand the importance of health, resilience, and informed decision-making.
Asterdale Primary values collaboration with parents and the local community, believing that strong partnerships enhance the educational experience. The school is part of the Odyssey Collaborative Trust, which focuses on continuous improvement and support for all students, ensuring they thrive academically and socially.
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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
- Derby
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 229
- Boys
- 101
- Girls
- 128
- FSM %
- 18.40
- Open date
- Close date
- 2019-02-28
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-09-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 229 | 101 | 128 | 210 | 18.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 229 | 101 | 128 | 210 | 18.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 229 | 101 | 128 | 210 | 18.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 229 | 101 | 128 | 210 | 18.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 229 | 101 | 128 | 210 | 18.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 229 | 101 | 128 | 210 | 18.40 |
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