Ashbourne Primary School
URN: 150723 • Ashbourne DE6 1EJ
Overview
- Name
- Ashbourne Primary School
- URN
- 150723
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ACE DERBYSHIRE TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 36.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paula Chisholm (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01335342891
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cokayne Avenue, Ashbourne DE6 1EJ
Summary
Ashbourne Primary School, located in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, is an academy converter that caters to children aged 3 to 11 years. Established in September 2017 from the former Parkside Junior School, it currently has 218 pupils enrolled, with a capacity for 315. The school promotes a positive ethos, prioritising high standards of work, courtesy, and behaviour among its mixed-gender student body.
The school's educational approach is encapsulated in its PRAISE aims: Perseverance, Respect, Attention, Independence, Self-Motivation, and Explain Your Learning. These principles guide the curriculum and foster a supportive learning environment where children are encouraged to thrive academically and socially.
Ashbourne Primary School is committed to providing a memorable educational experience, ensuring that every child is at the heart of its activities. With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (35.10%), the school actively works to support all students and their families within the community. For more information, visit their website at [ashbourneprimary.co.uk](http://www.ashbourneprimary.co.uk).
The school's educational approach is encapsulated in its PRAISE aims: Perseverance, Respect, Attention, Independence, Self-Motivation, and Explain Your Learning. These principles guide the curriculum and foster a supportive learning environment where children are encouraged to thrive academically and socially.
Ashbourne Primary School is committed to providing a memorable educational experience, ensuring that every child is at the heart of its activities. With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (35.10%), the school actively works to support all students and their families within the community. For more information, visit their website at [ashbourneprimary.co.uk](http://www.ashbourneprimary.co.uk).
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND cafe (sen)
- SEND and Inclusion (sen)
- July newsletter (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Policies (other)
- Website Policy (other)
- Term dates/Times of day (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ACE DERBYSHIRE TRUST
- Capacity
- 315
- Pupils
- 218
- Boys
- 106
- Girls
- 112
- FSM %
- 35.10
- Open date
- 2024-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 218 | 106 | 112 | 315 | 35.10 |
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