Brailsford CofE Primary School, Ashbourne

In its own words: "Motivated and dedicated staff who provide an all-round outstanding education for pupils to enable them to make excellent progress and achieve their full potential A strong Christian ethos which nurtures spirituality, understanding and acceptance of the rich tapestry of the wider world An ethos of collaboration, sharing best practice locally and nationally for the benefit of all children"

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care, from £4.50 per day.

In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at Brailsford CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in Derbyshire and 77% and 75% across England.

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

For September 2026 entry, 21 families put Brailsford CofE Primary School as their first choice and 37 named it as one of their preferences, for 23 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Brailsford CofE Primary School are Mugginton CofE Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 78% reading, 78% maths); Long Lane Church of England Primary School (2.4 miles); Kirk Langley CofE Primary School (2.9 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths); and Bradley CofE Primary School (3 miles).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Brailsford CofE Primary School.

Brailsford CofE Primary School is one of 7 schools run by Ace Derbyshire Trust, an academy trust.

11.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 45 pupils (30%) received SEN support and 9 (6%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

Brailsford CofE Primary School had 12 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Brailsford CofE Primary School.

In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often criminal damage and arson, vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Derbyshire (50).

In 2024/25, Brailsford CofE Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.