SchoolScoresFitzherbert CofE (Aided) Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 5 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Ashes Lane, Fenny Bentley, Ashbourne, DE6 1LD
01335 350362 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 10 May 2012.
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 |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 3 February 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
1 pupil in this year group.
Only 1 pupil took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
| Measure | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | Not published | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | Not published | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | Not published | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | Not published | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | Not published | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 104 | 105 |
"Not published": Not published: too few pupils, so individual pupils could be identified.
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 one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 3 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 3 |
| Of those, offered a place | 3 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 6 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 22 state primary schools in Ashbourne. Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 26.5% | 30.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 22 state primary schools in Ashbourne. Higher than 70% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 14th highest of 22 state primary schools in Ashbourne. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.2% | 16.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 7th highest of 22 state primary schools in Ashbourne. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.0% | 5.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 18th lowest of 22 state primary schools in Ashbourne. Lower than 37% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 21st lowest of 22 state primary schools in Ashbourne. Lower than 23% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 17.0% | 10.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 22 state primary schools in Ashbourne. 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 22 state primary schools in Ashbourne. 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 8th highest of 22 state primary schools in Ashbourne. Higher than 18% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.3 | 20.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 9th highest of 22 state primary schools in Ashbourne. Higher than 30% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.6 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
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.
Nearby primary schools
- Ashbourne Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Oswald's CofE Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kniveton CofE Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2024 · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ilam CofE Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion)
- Hilltop Primary Academy 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Parwich Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 5 expected
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Fitzherbert CofE (Aided) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Fitzherbert CofE (Aided) Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 10 May 2012. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 3 February 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Fitzherbert CofE (Aided) Primary School do in its SATs?
DfE didn't publish this figure for 2024/25. Not published: too few pupils, so individual pupils could be identified.
Is Fitzherbert CofE (Aided) Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 3 families put Fitzherbert CofE (Aided) Primary School as their first choice for 3 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 3 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 112883.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.