Aston-on-Trent Primary School, Derby

From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of the children, staff, and governors, I would like to warmly welcome you to Aston-on-Trent Primary School. We are a school at the heart of the village, which prides itself in creating a caring, family atmosphere where every child is encouraged and inspired to achieve their potential and develop a love of learning."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include dance and drama.

The school runs after-school care.

Coming up: an open evening on Thursday 3 December 2026 at 2.30pm. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Aston-on-Trent Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 100% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in Derbyshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 90% in reading and 84% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 49 families put Aston-on-Trent Primary School as their first choice and 82 named it as one of their preferences, for 33 places offered. That is 1.5 first choices for every place. 16 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Aston-on-Trent Primary School are Weston-on-Trent CofE (VA) Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 74% reading, 58% maths); Shardlow Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 100% reading, 93% maths); Clover Leys Spencer Academy (1.6 miles, Good); and Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy (2 miles, Good).

Aston-on-Trent Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 2 of them.

109 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Aston-on-Trent Primary School (as of September 2025): 99% would recommend the school, 98% say their child is happy there and 90% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (99%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (90%).

9.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 17 pupils (9%) received SEN support and 5 (2.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Aston-on-Trent Primary School.

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Moor Lane (opposite), 110 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Aston-on-Trent Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 6 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Derbyshire (50).

Aston-on-Trent Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.