St Augustine's CofE Academy

Type Primary / Academy converter
Age Range 5-9
Religion Church of England
Address Pipehay Lane
Draycott-in-the-Clay
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
DE6 5BY
Reference Number 145682

St Augustine's C of E Academy is performing well overall, showcasing a strong commitment to nurturing its pupils and fostering an inclusive school environment. The quality of education is good, with a well-structured curriculum that supports most subjects, while behaviour and personal development are outstanding. The school community thrives on shared values, creating a supportive atmosphere where pupils express pride in their contributions to local and global communities. Notably, this is the school's first inspection since becoming an academy, and the previous incarnation of the school was judged as outstanding.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 51
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 52.94%
Girls: 47.06%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 8.2%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 3.9%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 7.3
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 7.3
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 10.5

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 4 3 7
2 2 2 4
3 4 5 9
4 9 3 12

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 84.3%
White & Asian 7.8%
White, Other 5.9%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Outstanding
  >  Personal Development Outstanding
  >  Leadership & Management Good
  >  Early Years Provision Good
Last Report Date 23 Apr 2024
Date Report
23 Apr 2024 School inspection:
05 Apr 2018 Academy conversion letter
21 Oct 2009 Full inspection:
Previously as St Augustine's CofE (C) First School
21 Oct 2009 Full inspection:
25 Jun 2007 Full inspection:
25 Jun 2007 Full inspection:
13 May 2002 Full inspection
13 May 2002 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Pupils exhibit exemplary behaviour and a strong sense of community.
  • The school's curriculum is ambitious and logically structured.
  • Special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) pupils receive expert support.
  • Reading is prioritized, and pupils show a passion for literature.
  • Personal development initiatives foster character growth and community involvement.
  • Staff morale is high, and they appreciate the support from leadership.

Areas for Improvement

  • In some subjects, the curriculum lacks clear identification of key knowledge, impacting learning continuity.

2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 4 0
Third Preference 0 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

Previous Years

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Name Distance
St. Peter's Church of England First School
The Square, Marchington, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8LH
2.09 miles
Needwood CofE Primary School
Yoxall Road, Newborough, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 8SU
2.25 miles
Richard Wakefield CofE Primary Academy
Burton Street, Tutbury, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 9NR
3.55 miles
Heath Fields Primary School
Field Avenue, Hatton, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 5EQ
3.63 miles
All Saints CofE (C) Primary School
Tatenhill Lane, Rangemore, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 9RW
3.65 miles
The Mosley Academy
Main Road, Anslow, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 9QD
3.88 miles
Doveridge Primary School
14 Chapel Green, Doveridge, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 5JY
4.12 miles
Henhurst Ridge Primary Academy
Henhurst Ridge, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 9TQ
4.41 miles
Church Broughton CofE Primary School
Main Street, Church Broughton, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 5AS
4.58 miles
Name Distance
Wellbrook School
Station Road, Hatton, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 5EH
3.9 miles
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