Ashbrook Infant School is a primary school in Derby, serving pupils aged 3 to 7. 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.

Ashbrook Infant School currently has around 143 pupils on roll, which is about 119% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.6% boys and 52.4% girls. Around 21.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (84.6%).

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Victoria Avenue, Derby, DE72 3HF
Website: www.ashbrookinfantandnursery.co.uk
Telephone: 01332662695
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Derbyshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Lynette Hardwick
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 112688

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 04/02/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 7
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 120
Number of Pupils: 143
Number of Boys: 68
Number of Girls: 75

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 12% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British84.60%121
Indian3.50%5
Other White2.80%4
White and Asian2.80%4
White and Black African2.10%3
Unclassified1.40%2
White and Black Caribbean1.40%2
Chinese0.70%1
Other Mixed0.70%1
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
African0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ashbrook Junior School
Victoria Avenue , Borrowash DE72 3HF
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Ashbrook Junior School
Victoria Avenue , Borrowash DE72 3HF
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Ashbrook Infant School
Victoria Avenue , Borrowash DE72 3HF
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Asterdale Primary School
Borrowash Road , Spondon DE21 7PH
- not rated 1,176 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Asterdale Primary School
Borrowash Road , Spondon DE21 7PH
2out of 4 1,176 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
West Park School
West Road , Spondon DE21 7BT
3out of 4 2,917 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
West Park School
West Road , Spondon DE21 7BT
- not rated 2,917 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ockbrook School
The Settlement , Ockbrook DE72 3RJ
- not rated 1,410 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Hopwell School
Ockbrook , DE72 3RW
- not rated 2,775 yd Community special school Not Applicable Boys More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.