Ash Croft Primary School is a primary school in Derby, serving pupils aged 5 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Ash Croft Primary School currently has around 225 pupils on roll, which is about 80% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.4% boys and 43.6% girls. Around 22.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Deep Dale Lane, Derby, DE24 3HF |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Derby |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Penny Brown |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 112771 |
| Age Range: | 5 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 280 |
| Number of Pupils: | 225 |
| Number of Boys: | 127 |
| Number of Girls: | 98 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Street Nursery School Lord Street , Allenton DE24 9AX | 3out of 4 | 3,211 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Croft Primary Academy Deep Dale Lane , Sinfin DE24 3HF | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Croft Primary School Deep Dale Lane , Sinfin DE24 3HF | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stenson Fields Primary Community School Heather Close , Stenson Fields DE24 3BW | 3out of 4 | 772 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Junior School Redwood Road , Sinfin DE24 9PG | - not rated | 823 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Primary School Redwood Road , Sinfin DE24 9PG | 3out of 4 | 823 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Derby Academy Farmhouse Road , Sinfin DE24 3AR | 2out of 4 | 315 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Derby Academy Farmhouse Road , Sinfin DE24 3AR | - not rated | 315 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sinfin Community School Farmhouse Road , Sinfin DE24 3AR | - not rated | 315 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Village Community School Village Street , Old Normanton DE23 8DF | - not rated | 3,133 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normanton House School Normanton House , Village Street DE23 8DF | - not rated | 3,060 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.