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Abercrombie Primary School

Higher Albert Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7QE, Derbyshire


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
81.0 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
247
Capacity
210
Ages
311
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
118%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted and an impressive 80% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, ranking in the top 13% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 95% recommending the school, reflecting a supportive community environment. However, only 10% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for growth in challenging more advanced learners.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 18 June 2019Older inspection ⓘ
Leadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs UK
Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%.80%Top 13% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.10%Top 37% UK
Parent View (58 responses)
4.3
School keeps me informed
100%
My child makes good progress
98%
Good range of subjects
98%
My child feels safe
97%
Behaviour is good
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
My child is happy
95%
I'd recommend this school
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
School has high expectations
93%
School supports development
90%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
16% disagree
School responds to concerns
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.9%
Asian Pakistani8.9%
Asian Indian4.9%
Other3.6%
Black African3.2%
White Other2.8%
Mixed Other2.0%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Location
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53.24291, -1.42939 · S41 7QE

School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN112670
School typeCommunity school

Frequently asked questions
What is Abercrombie Primary School rated by Ofsted?

Abercrombie Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 June 2019.

Is Abercrombie Primary School a good school?

Abercrombie Primary School scores 81.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 19% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

What do parents say about Abercrombie Primary School?

Based on 58 Ofsted Parent View responses, Abercrombie Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.

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