Ashgate Croft School is a special academy in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, for children and young people aged 4 to 19. It supports autism, SEMH, physical and 3 other needs.
- Ages 4–19
- 160 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
School details
- Type
- Special academy
- Ages
- 4 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 160 (places for 148)
- Headteacher
- Ms Jennifer Lane (Headteacher)
- Part of
- Learners' Trust
- Opened
- 1 June 2019
- Free school meals
- 63% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Derbyshire
- School reference (URN)
- 147124
Needs it supports
6 needs: autism, SEMH and 4 more
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Communication and interaction
Cognition and learning
- Moderate learning difficulty Other schools for this in Derbyshire (9)
- Severe learning difficulty Other schools for this in Derbyshire (10)
- Profound and multiple learning difficulties Other schools for this in Derbyshire (4)
Social, emotional and mental health
- Social, emotional and mental health Other schools for this in Derbyshire (10)
Sensory and physical
- Physical disability Other schools for this in Derbyshire (8)
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Derbyshire council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- Named in the plan
If the school is named in your child’s plan, it must admit your child. Free home-to-school transport is often part of the arrangement.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, September 2012; school remains Outstanding (February 2024)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in September 2012. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
Since then: School remains Outstanding (ungraded inspection, February 2024).
Contact and getting there
Ashgate Road, Chesterfield, S40 4BN
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Brampton Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 0.6 miles
- Include-West Bars Independent · Ages 11–18 1.1 miles
- Outwood Academy Newbold Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 1.2 miles
All SEND schools in Derbyshire
By need in Derbyshire: Autism (21) · SEMH (11) · Severe learning (11) · Moderate learning (10) · Speech and language (9) · Physical (9) · Hearing (8) · PMLD (5) · Dyslexia and SpLD (4) · Vision (4) · Multi-sensory (4)
Questions about Ashgate Croft School
How do I get a place at Ashgate Croft School?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult Ashgate Croft School. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What needs does Ashgate Croft School support?
Autism, social, emotional and mental health, physical disability, moderate learning difficulty, severe learning difficulty and profound and multiple learning difficulties. Every child is different, so ask the school how it would meet your child’s needs.
What ages does Ashgate Croft School take?
Aged 4 to 19, boys and girls.
What is Ashgate Croft School’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in February 2024 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Ashgate Croft School?
Ashgate Road, Chesterfield, S40 4BN, in Derbyshire.
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