Ashbrook Junior School
Derby, DE72 3HF · Derbyshire · primary school
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107th 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 — 5.8/10 against 2,559 of them, against 4.9/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| 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.
Ashbrook Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 168 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 school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Ashbrook Junior School
Overview
Ashbrook Junior School continues to be a good school, described as a happy environment where pupils develop a strong sense of belonging and feel safe. Leaders have created an ambitious curriculum with clear expectations, ensuring that every pupil, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, has opportunities to develop socially and creatively.
Strengths
- Pupils are well mannered, polite, and focus consistently well during lessons, with bullying rarely occurring.
- There is a strong focus on reading confidence and fluency, with effective extra support for those who struggle.
- The mathematics curriculum successfully develops pupils’ fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving skills through structured recaps and challenging tasks.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive high-quality support, with learning adapted to help them succeed.
- The personal development programme is of high quality, fostering an understanding of equality, diversity, and relationships.
Areas to improve
- Some subject leaders lack the necessary skills to monitor the quality of the curriculum closely enough; leaders must ensure all subject leaders have the expertise to oversee implementation.
- In foundation subjects, teaching strategies are not always effective, causing pupils to struggle to recall important content; leaders must ensure consistent effectiveness so pupils can remember what they have learned.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, characterised by a culture of high vigilance, robust record-keeping, and tenacious work with external agencies to secure early help for pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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