Whitecross Nursery School
Details
| Age Range | 2-4 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Local authority nursery school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Derby |
| Address | Watson Street, DE1 3PJ |
| School Website | www.whitecross.derby.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1332371876 |
| URN | 112480 |
School Census
| Total | 77 |
| Girls/Boys | 30/47 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 39.0%/61.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 10.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 4 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 1.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 27/01/2015 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 27/01/2015 | Outstanding |
| 29/09/2011 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 27/01/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 29/09/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 01 May 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 09 October 2018 | Short inspection | View |
| 27 January 2015 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 29 September 2011 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 11 November 2008 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 21 November 2005 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 03 November 1999 | Full inspection | View |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 94% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 98% |
| agree | 2% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 88% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 2% |
| agree | 2% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 92% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 55% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 82% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 78% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 86% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 73.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 11.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 79.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.3% |
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