Ashbourne Montessori Stoneygate

Ashbourne Montessori Stoneygate has improved from 'Requires Improvement' (September 2024) to 'Good' (July 2025), demonstrating positive trajectory across all areas. The setting demonstrates strong foundations in independence, physical development, and safeguarding. However, the inspection identifies three specific areas requiring targeted investment: staff questioning techniques, individualised professional development coaching, and parent partnership communication regarding learning next steps. This analysis maps the legacy 4-area framework (Quality of Education, Behaviour & Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership & Management) to the November 2025 7-area structure: Quality of Education maps to Curriculum and Teaching (70/100) and Achievement (72/100); Behaviour and Attitudes maps to Behaviour, Attitudes and Establishing Routines (75/100); Personal Development maps to Inclusion (74/100) and Children's Welfare and Well-being (76/100); Leadership and Management maps to Leadership and Governance (72/100). Overall score of 73/100 reflects 'Expected Standard' performance with clear opportunities to reach 'Strong Standard' through targeted staff development and parent engagement initiatives.