Sudbury Primary School, based in Ashbourne, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 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.
Sudbury Primary School currently has around 44 pupils on roll, which is about 63% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 59.1% boys and 40.9% girls. Around 25.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 3.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (93.2%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | School Lane, Ashbourne, DE6 5HZ |
| Website: | http://www.sudbury.derbyshire.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01283585251 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Derbyshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Stephen Hickey |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 112631 |
Ofsted inspection date: 06/06/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 70 |
| Number of Pupils: | 44 |
| Number of Boys: | 26 |
| Number of Girls: | 18 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 93.20% | 41 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 2.30% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 2.30% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 2.30% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other White | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudbury Primary School School Lane , Sudbury DE6 5HZ | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Peter's Church of England First School The Square , Marchington ST14 8LH | 2out of 4 | 3,009 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE (VC) First School The Square , Marchington ST14 8LH | - not rated | 3,009 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brocksford Hall School Doveridge , DE6 5PA | - not rated | 3,145 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.