SchoolScoresSt Augustine's CofE Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 5 to 9 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Part of STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIES TRUST
Pipehay Lane, Draycott-in-the-Clay, Ashbourne, DE6 5BY
01283 820365 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 23 April 2024.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
23 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Ashbourne comparisons use the 9 of its 22 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 13 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 | Ashbourne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 8th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ashbourne. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 6th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ashbourne. Higher than 25% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ashbourne. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 92% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 13 parents who had raised a concern 8th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ashbourne. Higher than 4% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 54% | 73% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 9th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ashbourne. Higher than 12% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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. Ashbourne figures pool parents at the Ashbourne 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
No test or exam results have been published for this school yet.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Staffordshire. 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 | 4 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 4 |
| Of those, offered a place | 4 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 9 |
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 | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 19th highest of 22 state primary schools in Ashbourne. Higher than 15% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.3% | 20.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 8th highest of 22 state primary schools in Ashbourne. Higher than 67% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 2.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 19th highest of 22 state primary schools in Ashbourne. Higher than 19% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.8% | 13.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 22 state primary schools in Ashbourne. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 9.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 10th lowest of 22 state primary schools in Ashbourne. Lower than 86% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) Joint 19th lowest of 22 state primary schools in Ashbourne. Lower than 25% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.7% | 10.2%* | 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 | 2.0 | 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% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 18th highest of 22 state primary schools in Ashbourne. Higher than 2% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 11.1 | 21.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 17th highest of 22 state primary schools in Ashbourne. Higher than 5% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 7.0 | 11.4 | 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
- St Peter's CofE First School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion)
- Needwood CofE Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sudbury Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion) · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Augustine's CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Augustine's CofE Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 23 April 2024.
Would parents recommend St Augustine's CofE Academy?
74% of the 23 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend St Augustine's CofE Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Augustine's CofE Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 4 families put St Augustine's CofE Academy as their first choice for 4 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 4 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 145682.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.