SchoolScoresAston-on-Trent Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Long Croft, Aston-on-Trent, Derby, DE72 2UH
01332 799478 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 14 October 2010.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 18 December 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
109 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Derby comparisons use the 52 of its 107 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 55 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Derby | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 10th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derby. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 10th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derby. Higher than 76% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 9th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derby. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 24 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 3rd highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derby. Higher than 91% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 67 parents who had raised a concern Joint 7th highest of 51 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derby. Higher than 82% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 11th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derby. Higher than 87% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 60%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Derby figures pool parents at the Derby schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
24 pupils in this year group.
83% — 24 points above the Derbyshire average, and 21 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 83% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 17% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 100% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 83% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 100% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 111 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Derbyshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 33 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 49 |
| Of those, offered a place | 33 (67%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 82 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.5
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 95th highest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 20% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.0% | 30.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 72nd highest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.2% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 103rd highest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 11% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.2% | 16.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 102nd highest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 5.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 10th lowest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Lower than 91% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Lower than 97% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.1% | 10.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 66th highest of 106 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 43% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.0 | 20.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 18th highest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 89% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.6 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 79th highest of 97 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 11.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Weston-on-Trent CofE (VA) Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shardlow Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Clover Leys Spencer Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Chellaston Infant School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Foxbridge Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Chellaston Junior School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oak Grange Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected
- Orchard Community Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Alvaston Infant and Nursery School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Aston-on-Trent Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Aston-on-Trent Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 14 October 2010. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 18 December 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Aston-on-Trent Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 21 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Aston-on-Trent Primary School?
99% of the 109 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Aston-on-Trent Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Aston-on-Trent Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 49 families put Aston-on-Trent Primary School as their first choice for 33 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 33 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 112502.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.