The short version
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 9 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 6 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 40
- Capacity
- 71%
- FSM
- 10%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mr Peter Johnston (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Main Street, Kirk Ireton, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 3LD
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School?
Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School currently has 40 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School take?
Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School?
Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School is in Ashbourne, DE6 3LD, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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