The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (118% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 247
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 25.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mrs Tracy Gannon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
December 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
November 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Higher Albert Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7QE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChesterfield College
16 plus · 413m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary
Primary · 466m away
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Primary · 517m away
Highfield Hall Primary School
Primary · 965m away
Newbold Community School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Outwood Academy Newbold
Secondary · 1.1km away
Brampton Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Brockwell Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Abercrombie Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Abercrombie Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Abercrombie Primary School?
Abercrombie Primary School currently has 247 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Abercrombie Primary School take?
Abercrombie Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Abercrombie Primary School?
Abercrombie Primary School is in Chesterfield, S41 7QE, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Abercrombie Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Abercrombie Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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