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Ashgate Primary School
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- Derby DE22 3FS
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The quality of phonics teaching has improved significantly.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have constructed a curriculum with high academic ambition.
Areas Needing Improvement: The curriculum in a few foundation subjects is not carefully enough planned and sequenced.
Support for Falling Behind: Many more pupils are now prepared for their next stage of learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour in school is good. Pupils do not disrupt their lessons.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Published outcomes in 2022 were a disappointment.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND receive impressive support, particularly in The Hive.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare. Pupils learn about different kinds of bullying and harassment.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders have stringent safeguarding arrangements in place.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers value these efforts.
Parental Involvement: Parents of children in the early years come together to teach the children about their lives in other countries.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils benefit from many wider opportunities like trips, residentials, and celebration days.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders ensure that teachers access high-quality training and development.
Impact on Student Progress: A consistent approach to the teaching of phonics is developing, helping many more pupils to quickly learn to read.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and use questioning effectively to check that pupils acquire the knowledge that they need.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some families continue to struggle to ensure that their child attends school regularly.
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Ashgate Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 311 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 34% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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This website seeks to provide current information on the school, events, and activities to parents, carers, students, governors, and visitors.
The school serves the students of the Ashbourne Road (Derby) district and is a vibrant and engaging environment to work and learn.
We are a primary co-educational school with students ages 4 to 11 years old.
By utilising a wide range of teaching techniques, competencies, and cutting-edge learning materials, we work to guarantee that students are both engaged and challenged in their learning.
We work hard to make sure that students enjoy their time in school and have access to a lively curriculum that serves a purpose.
Ashgate Primary School's teachers and governing body firmly believe that education should be about much more than merely academic success.
We collaborate to "unlock potential" in the "whole child" as a result of our solid relationships with the Local Authority and nursery schools, our committed employees, as well as our incorporated pastoral care systems and determination to always improve ourselves.
We consider it as our responsibility to prepare the next generation for its place in contemporary Britain's society and beyond.
If you have any questions, feel free to post a note in the Guestbook or get in touch with the school directly.
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This website seeks to provide current information on the school, events, and activities to parents, carers, students, governors, and visitors.
The school serves the students of the Ashbourne Road (Derby) district and is a vibrant and engaging environment to work and learn.
We are a primary co-educational school with students ages 4 to 11 years old.
By utilising a wide range of teaching techniques, competencies, and cutting-edge learning materials, we work to guarantee that students are both engaged and challenged in their learning.
We work hard to make sure that students enjoy their time in school and have access to a lively curriculum that serves a purpose.
Ashgate Primary School's teachers and governing body firmly believe that education should be about much more than merely academic success.
We collaborate to "unlock potential" in the "whole child" as a result of our solid relationships with the Local Authority and nursery schools, our committed employees, as well as our incorporated pastoral care systems and determination to always improve ourselves.
We consider it as our responsibility to prepare the next generation for its place in contemporary Britain's society and beyond.
If you have any questions, feel free to post a note in the Guestbook or get in touch with the school directly.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 5-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.7 | - | 7.8 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 107 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 100 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 97 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 34% | 51.22% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 6.16% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -4 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 1 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 1 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 45% 12 | 55.12% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 5 | 6.76% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 101 1 | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% | 53.37% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 3 | 7.17% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 3.8 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 84 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 83 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% | 46.41% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 6.26% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 5.0 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ashgate Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1