Ashgate Nursery School, based in Derby, provides nursery education, serving pupils aged 2 to 5. The school is a local authority nursery 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.
Ashgate Nursery School currently has around 64 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.3% boys and 43.8% girls. Around 0.0% 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.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 35.9%. african pupils make up about 23.4%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | 18 Stepping Lane, Derby, DE1 1GJ |
| Website: | www.canschoolsfederation.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01332371769 |
| School Type: | Local authority nursery school |
| Education phase: | Nursery |
| Local authority: | Derby |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Helen Fearn |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 112479 |
Ofsted inspection date: 26/02/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 5 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 64 |
| Number of Boys: | 36 |
| Number of Girls: | 28 |
| White British | 35.90% | 23 |
| African | 23.40% | 15 |
| Unclassified | 9.40% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 7.80% | 5 |
| Indian | 6.30% | 4 |
| Other White | 4.70% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 4.70% | 3 |
| Other Black | 4.70% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.60% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 1.60% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Nursery School Watson Street , DE1 3PJ | 4out of 4 | 724 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,774 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Nursery School Copeland Street , DE1 2PU | - not rated | 1,959 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashgate Primary School Ashbourne Road , DE22 3FS | 3out of 4 | 258 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Junior School Ashbourne Road , DE22 3FS | - not rated | 258 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Infant School Ashbourne Road , DE22 3FS | - not rated | 258 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Becket Primary School Monk Street , DE22 3QB | 3out of 4 | 995 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Markeaton Primary School Bromley Street , DE22 1HL | - not rated | 1,135 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Cathedral School Great Northern Road , DE1 1LR | 3out of 4 | 323 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 1,593 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Benedict Catholic School and Performing Arts College Duffield Road , Darley Abbey DE22 1JD | - not rated | 2,403 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Duffield Road , Darley Abbey DE22 1JD | 3out of 4 | 2,403 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Murray Park Community School Murray Road , Mickleover DE3 9LL | 3out of 4 | 2,776 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackworth College, Derby Prince Charles Avenue , Mackworth DE22 4LR | - not rated | 2,240 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby College The Roundhouse , Roundhouse Road DE24 8JE | - not rated | 2,644 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bemrose School Uttoxeter New Road , DE22 3HU | 3out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasmine Hall School 51 Ashbourne Road , Derby DE22 3FS | - not rated | 192 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Secret Garden 40 Ashbourne Road , DE22 3AD | - not rated | 240 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Friar Gate House School 65 Friar Gate , DE1 1JD | - not rated | 389 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School 56 Cedar Street , DE22 1GE | - not rated | 647 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly House 107 Radbourne Street , DE22 3BW | - not rated | 707 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.