Ashgate Croft School
URN: 147124 • Chesterfield S40 4BN
Overview
- Name
- Ashgate Croft School
- URN
- 147124
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- LEARNERS' TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 63.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jennifer Dodds (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01246275111
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ashgate Road, Chesterfield S40 4BN
Summary
Ashgate Croft School is a designated Area Special School located in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, catering to pupils with severe learning difficulties. With an enrollment of 161 students, exceeding its capacity of 148, the school provides tailored support for children and young people from Year R to Year 14. The school’s mission focuses on equipping students with essential life skills, fostering independence, communication, confidence, and self-esteem in a safe and welcoming environment.
The curriculum at Ashgate Croft is designed to meet the diverse cognitive and physical needs of its pupils, ensuring that each child receives the specialist support necessary for their development. The school prides itself on a strong sense of community, with 100% of parents expressing satisfaction with the school’s welcoming atmosphere and the safety of their children.
As part of the Learners' Trust, Ashgate Croft School benefits from a collaborative approach that emphasizes effective leadership and continuous improvement. The school is committed to providing a nurturing environment where both students and staff feel valued and supported.
The curriculum at Ashgate Croft is designed to meet the diverse cognitive and physical needs of its pupils, ensuring that each child receives the specialist support necessary for their development. The school prides itself on a strong sense of community, with 100% of parents expressing satisfaction with the school’s welcoming atmosphere and the safety of their children.
As part of the Learners' Trust, Ashgate Croft School benefits from a collaborative approach that emphasizes effective leadership and continuous improvement. The school is committed to providing a nurturing environment where both students and staff feel valued and supported.
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Nearby alternatives
- Ashgate Croft School (65.1)
- New Direction (49.5)
- Esteem North Academy (49.4)
- Eastwood Grange School (45.7)
- North East Derbyshire Support Centre (45.3)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 4 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- LEARNERS' TRUST
- Capacity
- 148
- Pupils
- 161
- Boys
- 116
- Girls
- 45
- FSM %
- 56.80
- Open date
- 2019-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 161 | 116 | 45 | 148 | 56.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 154 | 107 | 47 | 148 | 60.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 145 | 98 | 47 | 152 | 57.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 145 | 98 | 47 | 142 | 57.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 148 | 99 | 49 | 138 | 56.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 140 | 94 | 46 | 138 | 56.60 |
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