Aston-on-Trent Primary School
Derby, DE72 2UH · Derbyshire · primary school
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19th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.0/10 against 4,024 of them, against 9.0/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Aston-on-Trent Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 17.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.0 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025.
Getting in
The published school roll is 188 pupils against a stated capacity of 207. 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
Since the inspection was recent, what specific improvements have been made since the Good rating? How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Aston-on-Trent Primary School
Overview
Aston-on-Trent Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a “happy and thriving school” with a “very special and strong relationship with its local community.” Pupils are “ready, respectful and resilient,” achieving well academically and leaving “well prepared for the next stage of their education.”
Strengths
- The school offers “high-quality provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND),” with staff adapting the curriculum effectively so pupils feel “fully included.”
- Reading is a strength; younger pupils “quickly learn to read,” and those falling behind receive “effective extra support” using phonics flash cards.
- Behaviour is “excellent,” with pupils playing cooperatively and taking pride in leadership roles such as ‘well-being warrior’.
- The “outdoor learning programme” builds resilience and independence, including cooking on campfires in the school’s “extensive and well-maintained grounds.”
- Senior leaders and governors are “very capable,” working “highly effectively” to nurture staff talent and ensure the school is “continually improving.”
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure “sufficient time is given to the teaching of multiplication tables” so pupils can recall them confidently and tackle complex mathematical questions.
- Teachers should design activities that allow pupils to “think as deeply as they might about the subject content,” ensuring important knowledge and vocabulary in humanities is readily recalled.
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 | 81% |
| 2023/24 | 84% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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