The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 225
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 25.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derby
- Trust
- ODYSSEY COLLABORATIVE TRUST
- Head
- Mr John O'Leary (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Borrowash Road, Spondon, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 7PH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBorrow Wood Primary School
Primary · 817m away
Ashbrook Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Werburgh's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
West Park School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Springfield Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Redhill Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Cherry Tree Hill Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 2.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Asterdale Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Asterdale Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Asterdale Primary School?
Asterdale Primary School currently has 225 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Asterdale Primary School take?
Asterdale Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Asterdale Primary School?
Asterdale Primary School is in Derby, DE21 7PH, in the Derby local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Asterdale Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Asterdale Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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