Ashgate Croft School
Ashgate Road, Chesterfield, S40 4BNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ashgate Croft School is a special school in Chesterfield for ages 4 to 19. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in September 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 September 2012, report published 22 October 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 February 2024
Pupils enjoy attending Ashgate Croft School. They feel happy and safe. Staff treat pupils as individuals. Their positive and productive relationships with staff help them to thrive. Pupils talk to staff if they have any worries, and they are confident that staff would help them resolve any issues that may arise. Pupils know that Ashgate Croft is a kind school. Pupils value their friendships and many relish opportunities to interact with different people. Staff help pupils make positive choices and pupils behave well in class and around the school. Most pupils have excellent attendance. However, several pupils are absent for medical reasons. The school is using a range of strategies to continue to improve attendance. Pupils benefit from a carefully designed curriculum that assists them to develop their independence. Staff provide pupils with rich experiences to help them prepare for adult life. These opportunities are purposely adapted to raise aspirations for individuals. Staff have extremely high expectations of all pupils and provide an exceptional quality of care and education.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
6 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
160 pupils on roll, with places for 148
Schools near Ashgate Croft School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Include-West Bars | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Holly House Special School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 17% met the expected standard |
| Eastwood Grange School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 6.7 |
| Mossbrook School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 0% met the expected standard |
| The Rowan School | 6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 0% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy special converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- LEARNERS' TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Ms Jennifer Lane
- Phone
- 01246275111
- Address
- Ashgate Road, Chesterfield, S40 4BN
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 147124
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.