The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 88% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (120% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
88%
+26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
38%
+30.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 5 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 60
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 10%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mr David Ratcliffe(Executive) (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
December 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
The Common, Holmesfield, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 7WP
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Totley Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 2.4km away
Totley All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Barlow CofE Primary School
Primary · 3.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Penny Acres Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Penny Acres Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Penny Acres Primary School?
Penny Acres Primary School currently has 60 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Penny Acres Primary School take?
Penny Acres Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Penny Acres Primary School?
Penny Acres Primary School is in Dronfield, S18 7WP, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Penny Acres Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Penny Acres Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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