Mugginton CofE Primary School
Church Lane, Mugginton, Weston Underwood, Ashbourne, DE6 4PLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Mugginton CofE Primary School is a primary school in Ashbourne for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 3rd of 9 primary schools in Ashbourne. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 December 2013, report published 4 February 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 31 January 2023
Pupils are happy in this school. Teachers have high expectations of them. Pupils respond well to their teachers' expectations. They enjoy their lessons and show positive attitudes to all aspects of school life. Pupils behave well at all times. They support each other. Older pupils act as role models for younger pupils. Parents are very positive about the school. They value the caring environment that the school provides. They say that it feels like a family. Teachers and other members of staff know pupils individually. Pupils enjoy positive relationships with each other and with staff. Pupils feel safe at the school. Teachers remind them to 'treat others as they wish to be treated'. Pupils know about bullying and say that it does not happen here. They are sure that their teachers will deal with any concerns that they have. Leaders provide a wide range of opportunities for pupils to support their personal development through music, sport and outdoor education. All pupils can learn to play musical instruments. They all have the chance to represent the school in sporting competitions. They experience a variety of trips and visits.
What the school should improve
- Some lesson activities do not support pupils well enough to learn the precise knowledge that has been identified in the curriculum planning. In some cases, tasks are not demanding enough. Teachers do not always challenge pupils to work at the level they are capable of. Teachers need to ensure that they plan tasks that support pupils to learn and remember the important knowledge they need to progress.
- Teachers give feedback in books and verbally in lessons that is focused on praise and encouragement. These comments do not always refer to what pupils are learning. Pupils do not understand why work is good or how they could improve. They are not reliably given opportunities to act on feedback to develop their work. Teachers need to make sure that feedback helps pupils deepen their understanding and address misconceptions.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
9 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
68 pupils on roll, with places for 49
Schools near Mugginton CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brailsford CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Turnditch Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Kirk Langley CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 89% met the expected standard |
| Duffield the Meadows Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| The Curzon CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 36% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Joseph Green
- Phone
- 01335360261
- Address
- Church Lane, Mugginton, Weston Underwood, Ashbourne, DE6 4PL
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 112862
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.