# Ash Croft Primary Academy — Derby, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Miss E Luff

## Contact

- **Address:** Deepdale Lane, Sinfin, Derby DE24 3HF
- **Phone:** 01332 764160
- **Website:** https://www.ashcroft.theharmonytrust.org
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/ash-croft-primary-academy-19797

## About

Ash Croft Primary Academy focuses on Aspiration, Communication, and Experience. The school aims to motivate children to aim high, develop their vocabulary and oracy skills, and broaden their cultural experiences. The Harmony Pledge is the school's commitment to help all children develop ten characteristics for themselves.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Sep 2022
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Good — Sep 2022
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Sep 2022
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Sep 2022
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Sep 2022
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Sep 2022

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Exceptional Education and Values: My child has been at Ash Croft for three years now and I'm consistently impressed with the school's commitment to their values of Aspiration, Communication, and Experience. The facilities are excellent, with plenty of space for the children to learn and play. The staff are supportive and caring, and the homework is engaging and relevant to the curriculum. I feel confident that my child is receiving an excellent education. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — A Wonderful School Community: We've been part of the Ash Croft community for two years now, and I've been delighted with the school's approach to learning. The staff are passionate and dedicated, and the children are happy and confident. The school's focus on cultural experiences and events has been a highlight for us, and I've appreciated the regular updates from the teachers. My only criticism is that I wish there were more opportunities for parental involvement in the curriculum. *(Feb 2022)*
- **4/5** — A Good but Not Outstanding Experience: We were at Ash Croft for four years, and while the school has many strengths, I felt that it didn't quite live up to our expectations. The facilities are modern and well-maintained, and the teachers are generally enthusiastic and supportive. However, I felt that the school could have done more to engage parents in the learning process, and the homework was sometimes too focused on rote learning rather than critical thinking. Overall, it was a good experience, but not an outstanding one. *(Jun 2021)*

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