Is Penny Acres Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 4 July 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 178th of 335 primary schools in Derbyshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Penny Acres Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 88% of pupils at Penny Acres Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Penny Acres Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Penny Acres Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Penny Acres Primary School

The Common, Holmesfield, Dronfield, S18 7WP

Local ranking178th of 335 primary schools in Derbyshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 4 July 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 88.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 38.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 100.0%
Writing (Expected): 88.0%
Maths (Expected): 100.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 100.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 112.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 109.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 112.0
Cohort Size: 8

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 60
Boys: 33 (56%)
Girls: 26 (44%)
Capacity: 50 (118% full)
SEND: 10.0%
FSM Eligible: 11.7%
EAL: 0.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.7%
SEN Support: 8.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 2.7
Budget per Pupil: £9,384/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 15.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 89.8%
White Other: 6.8%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.7%
Asian Indian: 1.7%

89.8%

White British

6.8%

White Other

1.7%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01142890330

enquiries@pennyacres.derbyshire.sch.uk

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The Common

Dronfield, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 112565
UKPRN: 10076151
Establishment No.: 2131

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