The short version
Below-average SATs results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 41% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 46% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
41%
-21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 217
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 45.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derby
- Trust
- THE HARMONY TRUST LTD
- Head
- Miss Emma Luff (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Deep Dale Lane, Sinfin, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 3HF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCity of Derby Academy
Secondary · Very close
Stenson Fields Primary Community School
Primary · 707m away
Redwood Primary School
Primary · 754m away
Grampian Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Cottons Farm Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Sale and Davys Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 2.5km away
Allenton Primary School
Primary · 2.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ash Croft Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ash Croft Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ash Croft Primary Academy?
Ash Croft Primary Academy currently has 217 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ash Croft Primary Academy take?
Ash Croft Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ash Croft Primary Academy?
Ash Croft Primary Academy is in Derby, DE24 3HF, in the Derby local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ash Croft Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Ash Croft Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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