Special schoolData as of May 2026

Ashgate Croft School

Ashgate Road, Chesterfield, S40 4BN

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Pupils

161

Ages

4-19

FSM

56.8%

Capacity

148

Ofsted

Outstanding

Feb 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

0.0%

Writing

0.0%

Maths

0.0%

RWM Combined

0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

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Progress 8?

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9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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About Ashgate Croft School

Ashgate Croft School is a secondary school in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 161 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Ashgate Road, Chesterfield, S40 4BN | More schools in Derbyshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Ashgate Croft School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Feb 2024 — School remains Outstanding
Sept 2012 — Outstanding (predecessor: Ashgate Croft School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Ashgate Croft School

What is Ashgate Croft School's Ofsted rating?

Ashgate Croft School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are Ashgate Croft School's latest exam results?

Ashgate Croft School: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Ashgate Croft School located?

Ashgate Croft School is a secondary school in Chesterfield, Derbyshire (S40 4BN).

How many pupils attend Ashgate Croft School?

Ashgate Croft School has around 161 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Ashgate Croft School with other schools?

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