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Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School

Ashbourne, DE6 3LD · Derbyshire · primary school

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Mixed Primary Church of England
4.9/10 Broadly average

108th 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 — 4.7/10 against 3,899 of them, against 4.9/10 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
MeasurePercentileWeightAdds
Expected standard (RWM) 2022/23 60.0 · 39 62% 2.40
Higher standard (RWM) 2022/23 10.0 · 66 38% 2.54

Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.

Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School overview

How it's doing

In 2022/23, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 62%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.9 out of 10 against all schools).

Beyond the classroom

Pupils attend residential trips to Lea Green and Castleton, and day trips to Chatsworth, Dovedale, Drax Power Station, and Whitehall. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.

Getting in

The published school roll is 40 pupils against a stated capacity of 56. 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 specific activities take place during the residential trips to Lea Green? How does the school manage the transition for children moving from the current 40-pupil cohort to a full capacity of 56?

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What Ofsted said about Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School

Inspection report dated 4 February 2025

Overview

Pupils are “proud of their school” and feel “well cared for,” displaying “exemplary” conduct and attitudes. The school delivers a “broad and rich” curriculum with high expectations, though pupils in a few subjects struggle to fully recall key knowledge.

Strengths

  • Pupils demonstrate “exemplary” behaviour, listening to each other with “respect and consideration.”
  • The curriculum is “well considered and logical,” with teachers who “know what to teach and when to teach it.”
  • Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “supported well” and study the same curriculum as their peers.
  • The school prioritises reading, providing “prompt support” that is “precise” for those falling behind.
  • Personal development is “impressive,” helping pupils develop a “strong moral compass” and mature attitudes.

Areas to improve

  • In a few subjects, pupils “are not able to recall the key knowledge as well as the school intends.”
  • The school must ensure pupils can “remember and articulate the knowledge identified” to develop the depth of understanding they are capable of.

Safeguarding

The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”

This is an AI-assisted summary of the official Ofsted report, not a statement written by Ofsted. Check the full official report before making a decision.
Expected standard
60%
2022/23
Higher standard
10%
2022/23
Demand
×1.0
1st prefs per place, 2026/27
Free school meals
18%
vs 25% across England

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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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