Ash Croft Primary Academy

A good academy converter school in Derby. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ash Croft Primary Academy.

Derby, DE243HF Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

41

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
35.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 42.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
21 September 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Deep Dale Lane
Sinfin
Derby, DE243HF
Phone
1332764160
Website
ashcroft.theharmonytrust.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145806
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Deep Dale Lane, Sinfin, Derby, DE24 3HF
Website
www.ashcroft.theharmonytrust.org
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE HARMONY TRUST LTD
Capacity
280 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
180
Free School Meals
48.8% (88 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.3% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
26.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
42.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
100.0
Grammar Score:
101.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 100.0 103.0
2023 102.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
9 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
18
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
180 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Down -1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Believe, Achieve and Succeed"

Inquisitive Nurturing Courteous Resilient Empathetic Diligent Imaginative Brave Logical Enthusiastic

Head Teacher's Message

Miss E Luff states commitment to giving children spark, knowledge and determination to achieve their dreams and invites visits to the academy.

Wraparound Care

Wrap Around Care procedures 2025 FINAL.pdf

Admissions Criteria

Derby City Council handle all our admissions arrangements for: Reception admissions, Moving schools, Mid-year transfers.

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