Fitzherbert CofE (Aided) Primary School
URN: 112883 • Ashbourne DE6 1LD
Overview
- Name
- Fitzherbert CofE (Aided) Primary School
- URN
- 112883
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Peter Johnston (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01335350362
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ashes Lane, Ashbourne DE6 1LD
Summary
Fitzherbert CofE (Aided) Primary School is a mixed voluntary aided primary school located in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, with a current enrolment of 49 pupils and a capacity for 70. The school is deeply rooted in the local community and emphasizes a holistic approach to education, focusing on the academic, social, and emotional development of each child. It operates under Christian values, which guide its ethos and daily activities.
The curriculum is designed to engage students with their local environment, situated in the picturesque Peak District. This includes outdoor learning opportunities, such as a wildlife zone and a garden, fostering an appreciation for nature and enhancing their educational experience. The school is part of The Village Federation, which supports collaborative learning and resource sharing among local schools.
Fitzherbert Primary School prioritises the well-being and safety of its students, with dedicated safeguarding leads and a commitment to inclusive education. The school encourages parental involvement and welcomes visits to experience its nurturing environment firsthand. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
The curriculum is designed to engage students with their local environment, situated in the picturesque Peak District. This includes outdoor learning opportunities, such as a wildlife zone and a garden, fostering an appreciation for nature and enhancing their educational experience. The school is part of The Village Federation, which supports collaborative learning and resource sharing among local schools.
Fitzherbert Primary School prioritises the well-being and safety of its students, with dedicated safeguarding leads and a commitment to inclusive education. The school encourages parental involvement and welcomes visits to experience its nurturing environment firsthand. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- Click Here (governance)
- Click Here (other)
- Click Here (other)
- Derbyshire Safeguarding Website (other)
- NSPCC (other)
- School Jotter (other)
- school website (other)
- The Village Federation (other)
- 'Policies' (other)
- Webanywhere (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 70
- Pupils
- 49
- Boys
- 22
- Girls
- 27
- FSM %
- 26.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 49 | 22 | 27 | 70 | 26.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 55 | 22 | 33 | 70 | 20.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 63 | 23 | 40 | 70 | 20.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 63 | 23 | 40 | 70 | 20.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 56 | 23 | 33 | 84 | 16.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 51 | 19 | 32 | 84 | 13.70 |
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