Ashgate Primary School
Ashbourne Road, Derby, DE22 3FSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ashgate Primary School is a primary school in Derby for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 116 schools in Derby. It ranks 71st of 86 primary schools in Derby. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 June 2023, report published 13 July 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 June 2023
Pupils feel happy and safe in Ashgate Primary School. They know that teachers have high aspirations and want the very best for them. Staff are determined that all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are 'moving forward and aiming high'. Pupils' behaviour in school is good. Pupils do not disrupt their lessons. They learn happily together. They share the enjoyment of learning. Routines are well established. They are well understood, particularly by children in the early years. Pupils are respectful to each other. They wholeheartedly welcome visitors to the school. Relationships with adults are warm and positive. Bullying is rare. Pupils learn about the different kinds of bullying and harassment. They said that they have many staff to turn to in school if they have a problem. They express great trust and confidence in their teachers. Pupils and children in the early years really appreciate the rewards they receive for their good behaviour. They are particularly pleased to receive their 'RESPECT' tickets. They enjoy using the tickets to 'buy' exciting treats in the RESPECT shop. Many pupils and their families are continuing to recover from the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. School staff are supporting this recovery well.
What the school should improve
- The curriculum in a few foundation subjects is not carefully enough planned and sequenced. This limits the progress that pupils can make. Leaders must make sure that the curriculum in all foundation subjects is expertly planned so that pupils acquire the knowledge and skills that they need to progress to the next stage.
- Although the phonics curriculum has improved significantly, some early readers do not learn to catch up with their peers quickly enough. Leaders must make sure that they continue their work to improve the quality of phonics teaching and that early readers receive the expert help they need to read with accuracy and fluency.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
45 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
313 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near Ashgate Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited | 0.5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Markeaton Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 66% met the expected standard |
| Becket Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
| Brackensdale Spencer Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 61% met the expected standard |
| Firs Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 30% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Peter Seargent
- Phone
- 01332343928
- Address
- Ashbourne Road, Derby, DE22 3FS
- Local authority
- Derby
- URN
- 131685
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.