Ash Croft Primary Academy
URN: 145806 • Derby DE24 3HF
Overview
- Name
- Ash Croft Primary Academy
- URN
- 145806
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE HARMONY TRUST LTD
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Emma Luff (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01332764160
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Deep Dale Lane, Derby DE24 3HF
Summary
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School Profile
NAME: Ash Croft Primary Academy
URN: 145806
LA: Derby
TOWN: Derby
POSTCODE: DE24 3HF
PHASE: Primary
TYPE: Academy converter
GENDER: Mixed
PUPILS: 217
CAPACITY: 280
FSM_PCT: 45.50
WEBSITE: www.ashcroft.theharmonytrust.org
DATA_DATE: 2025-07-14
Website Extract:
Ash Croft Primary Academy: Welcome to Ash Croft Primary Academy
Ash Croft Primary Academy: Welcome to Ash Croft Primary Academy PARENT LOGIN COOKIES / PRIVACY Welcome to our website! News Flash! : 2 year old and 3 year old places available Welcome to Ash Croft Primary Academy On behalf of the Trust, staff and the children of Ash Croft Primary Academy, we would like to warmly welcome you to our website and to thank you for taking an interest in our academy. At the centre of all we do, we want to focus on Aspiration – motivating the children to aim high, Communication – speaking, listening and reading are key to every other aspect of learning and Experience – not just talking or reading about something but bringing their learning to life with hands on experiences. We will then build onto the ACE curriculum the Golden Threads of Learning as we widen their vocabulary and oracy skills, help them develop a love of reading and broaden their cultural experiences. The Harmony Pledge is our commitment to help all children at Ash Croft to develop ten characteristics for themselves, that will set them up for the future. We want them to be: Aspirational Confident Resilient Tolerant Creative Communicators Motivational Co-operative Problem Solvers Honest This ethos is at the heart of the academy and contributes to the shared goal of ensuring that our children move on to the next stage of their education as confident, competent learners. We want the children to be happy and excited about coming to school to learn and to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding across a wide and varied curriculum. Message from the Principal I am delighted and honored to be the principal of Ash Croft Primary Academy and I am very keen to get to know parents, pupils and staff. I feel very privileged to work in education and it was always my dream to be a teacher and make a difference. I want Ash Croft to give your children that spark, that knowledge and that determination to achieve their dreams. I am very passionate about what I do and you and your children will get my full commitment to give them the very best education. If you are considering sending your child to our wonderful academy, please contact the office so that we can arrange a visit for you. Thank you for taking the time to visit our academy website. Miss E Luff Principal We hope you enjoy our video highlighting some of the fun learning at Ash Croft. Our Amazing LearningView our learning BlogsView all of our latest blogs ProspectusView our prospectus EYFSRead about our EYFS Ash Croft Primary Academy Deepdale Lane, Sinfin, Derby DE24 3HF Main Contact: Miss E Luff SEN Contact: Mrs F Scott 01332 764160 info@ashcroft.theharmonytrust.org View us on a map Harmony Trust Alderson Street, Oldham, Lancashire, OL9 6AQ CEO: Antony Hughes Chair of Trustees: Andrew McCully 0161 260 0482 (ext 15) info@theharmonytrust.org www.theharmonytrust.org View us on a map STAFF LOGIN SCHOOL BLOGS
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Ash Croft Primary Academy: Mission Statement & Vision
Ash Croft Primary Academy: Mission Statement & Vision PARENT LOGIN COOKIES / PRIVACY Mission Statement & Vision We wish to create a culture of learning, where children are happy, enthusiastic, motivated and ambitious.We encourage mutual respect, support and collaboration between all adults and children, both within the academy and the wider community. We believe that it is important to provide a secure, caring and stimulating environment for all our children, thereby promoting a sense of pride in our academy. This can be done most effectively when all staff, parents and children understand their responsibilities and work together towards the same goals, as detailed in our home/academy agreement. Our Mission is for all children to: ‘Believe, Achieve and Succeed’ Our Vision is to provide the best opportunities for you (or your child to) #Discover YOUR Incredible. At Ash Croft that means: •Inquisitive •Nurturing •Courteous •Resilient •Empathetic â€
Instructions: Using the profile and website extract, write a short, unique summary in ~3 short paragraphs (120-200 words) in neutral UK English for parents. Avoid marketing hype; be factual, readable, and focus on ethos, curriculum, support, and community context.
School Profile
NAME: Ash Croft Primary Academy
URN: 145806
LA: Derby
TOWN: Derby
POSTCODE: DE24 3HF
PHASE: Primary
TYPE: Academy converter
GENDER: Mixed
PUPILS: 217
CAPACITY: 280
FSM_PCT: 45.50
WEBSITE: www.ashcroft.theharmonytrust.org
DATA_DATE: 2025-07-14
Website Extract:
Ash Croft Primary Academy: Welcome to Ash Croft Primary Academy
Ash Croft Primary Academy: Welcome to Ash Croft Primary Academy PARENT LOGIN COOKIES / PRIVACY Welcome to our website! News Flash! : 2 year old and 3 year old places available Welcome to Ash Croft Primary Academy On behalf of the Trust, staff and the children of Ash Croft Primary Academy, we would like to warmly welcome you to our website and to thank you for taking an interest in our academy. At the centre of all we do, we want to focus on Aspiration – motivating the children to aim high, Communication – speaking, listening and reading are key to every other aspect of learning and Experience – not just talking or reading about something but bringing their learning to life with hands on experiences. We will then build onto the ACE curriculum the Golden Threads of Learning as we widen their vocabulary and oracy skills, help them develop a love of reading and broaden their cultural experiences. The Harmony Pledge is our commitment to help all children at Ash Croft to develop ten characteristics for themselves, that will set them up for the future. We want them to be: Aspirational Confident Resilient Tolerant Creative Communicators Motivational Co-operative Problem Solvers Honest This ethos is at the heart of the academy and contributes to the shared goal of ensuring that our children move on to the next stage of their education as confident, competent learners. We want the children to be happy and excited about coming to school to learn and to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding across a wide and varied curriculum. Message from the Principal I am delighted and honored to be the principal of Ash Croft Primary Academy and I am very keen to get to know parents, pupils and staff. I feel very privileged to work in education and it was always my dream to be a teacher and make a difference. I want Ash Croft to give your children that spark, that knowledge and that determination to achieve their dreams. I am very passionate about what I do and you and your children will get my full commitment to give them the very best education. If you are considering sending your child to our wonderful academy, please contact the office so that we can arrange a visit for you. Thank you for taking the time to visit our academy website. Miss E Luff Principal We hope you enjoy our video highlighting some of the fun learning at Ash Croft. Our Amazing LearningView our learning BlogsView all of our latest blogs ProspectusView our prospectus EYFSRead about our EYFS Ash Croft Primary Academy Deepdale Lane, Sinfin, Derby DE24 3HF Main Contact: Miss E Luff SEN Contact: Mrs F Scott 01332 764160 info@ashcroft.theharmonytrust.org View us on a map Harmony Trust Alderson Street, Oldham, Lancashire, OL9 6AQ CEO: Antony Hughes Chair of Trustees: Andrew McCully 0161 260 0482 (ext 15) info@theharmonytrust.org www.theharmonytrust.org View us on a map STAFF LOGIN SCHOOL BLOGS
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Ash Croft Primary Academy: Mission Statement & Vision
Ash Croft Primary Academy: Mission Statement & Vision PARENT LOGIN COOKIES / PRIVACY Mission Statement & Vision We wish to create a culture of learning, where children are happy, enthusiastic, motivated and ambitious.We encourage mutual respect, support and collaboration between all adults and children, both within the academy and the wider community. We believe that it is important to provide a secure, caring and stimulating environment for all our children, thereby promoting a sense of pride in our academy. This can be done most effectively when all staff, parents and children understand their responsibilities and work together towards the same goals, as detailed in our home/academy agreement. Our Mission is for all children to: ‘Believe, Achieve and Succeed’ Our Vision is to provide the best opportunities for you (or your child to) #Discover YOUR Incredible. At Ash Croft that means: •Inquisitive •Nurturing •Courteous •Resilient •Empathetic â€
Instructions: Using the profile and website extract, write a short, unique summary in ~3 short paragraphs (120-200 words) in neutral UK English for parents. Avoid marketing hype; be factual, readable, and focus on ethos, curriculum, support, and community context.
Useful links
- School Spider (other)
- Prevent and Radicalisation (other)
- View us on a map (other)
- View us on a map (other)
- Latest News (other)
- www.theharmonytrust.org (other)
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
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE HARMONY TRUST LTD
- Capacity
- 280
- Pupils
- 217
- Boys
- 105
- Girls
- 112
- FSM %
- 45.50
- Open date
- 2018-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-09-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 217 | 105 | 112 | 280 | 45.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 180 | 92 | 88 | 280 | 47.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 178 | 102 | 76 | 280 | 46.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 178 | 102 | 76 | 280 | 46.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 158 | 89 | 69 | 280 | 44.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 190 | 106 | 84 | 280 | 35.80 |
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