Abercrombie Primary School
Chesterfield, S41 7QE · Derbyshire · primary school
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34th of 263 primary schools in Derbyshire we can score, 354 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.8/10 against 2,740 of them, against 7.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Abercrombie Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 253 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the breakfast club operate for children arriving before the main school day begins? What specific support is available for pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Abercrombie Primary School
Overview
Abercrombie Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school inspires pupils to love learning, with children described as happy, safe, and achieving well. Leaders demonstrate an unwavering commitment to excellence, ensuring a calm and studious environment where pupils are respectful and well-mannered.
Strengths
- The aspirational curriculum builds effectively on prior knowledge, helping pupils connect understanding across subjects such as history, geography, and science.
- Teachers possess strong subject knowledge and expertly model new concepts, using effective questioning to probe understanding and extend thinking.
- Reading is prioritised with high-quality professional development; staff teach letter sounds effectively and use early interventions to ensure struggling readers catch up quickly.
- Children in the early years make a strong start in a language-rich environment that nurtures confidence, curiosity, and creativity.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported to work alongside peers, with their needs accurately identified and met.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure pupils consistently use and apply new vocabulary to explain their learning, thereby deepening their understanding of new knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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