Penny Acres Primary School is a community school serving families in Dronfield and the wider Derbyshire area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 4 to 11. It currently has 60 pupils on roll with space for 50, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

Ofsted last inspected the school on 04 July 2023, awarding it a Outstanding rating. The report noted positive aspects of leadership, safeguarding and the school’s approach to pupil development.