Details

Age Range3-7 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
AddressLower Whitworth Road, DE7 4LT
URN148016

School Census

Total 163
Girls/Boys 75/88
Girls/Boys Ratio 46.0%/54.0%
% pupils where English not first language 0.6%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 56
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 26.4%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
03/10/2023 Good
05/12/2017 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 03/10/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 05/12/2017
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications100
As First Preference47
As second preference36
As third preference17
Total Offers Made51
first preference offers47
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications91
As First Preference47
As second preference16
As third preference27
Total Offers Made52
first preference offers47
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.12%
Total Applications123
As First Preference67
As second preference22
As third preference34
Total Offers Made60
first preference offers60
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications115
As First Preference43
As second preference26
As third preference46
Total Offers Made45
first preference offers43
second preference offers2
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree60%
agree33%
disagree4%
strongly disagree0%
don't know3%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree56%
agree36%
disagree4%
strongly disagree1%
don't know3%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree37%
agree45%
disagree9%
strongly disagree3%
don't know5%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree4%
agree4%
disagree4%
strongly disagree1%
don't know7%
not applicable80%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree63%
agree31%
disagree1%
strongly disagree3%
don't know3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree24%
agree25%
disagree7%
strongly disagree3%
don't know1%
not applicable40%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes25%
no75%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree32%
agree47%
disagree16%
strongly disagree0%
dont know5%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree37%
agree39%
disagree8%
strongly disagree1%
don't know15%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree53%
agree37%
disagree4%
strongly disagree1%
don't know4%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree40%
agree44%
disagree12%
strongly disagree3%
don't know1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree53%
agree39%
disagree4%
strongly disagree0%
don't know4%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree20%
agree35%
disagree15%
strongly disagree7%
don't know24%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree40%
agree43%
disagree5%
strongly disagree1%
don't know11%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes85%
no15%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin90%
white and asian ethnic origin2.5%
any other white background ethnic origin1.9%
white and black african ethnic origin1.9%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.3%
african ethnic origin1.3%
indian ethnic origin0.6%
any other black background ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin94.5%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.8%
white and black african ethnic origin1.2%
white and asian ethnic origin1.2%
any other white background ethnic origin0.6%
african ethnic origin0.6%

Nearby Schools

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(0.25 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: St John's Road, , DE7 5PA

R.E.A.L Independent Schools Ilkeston

(0.34 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 7-19, Gender: Mixed

Address: Gallows Inn Playing Fields, Ilkeston, DE7 5BB

St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy

(0.36 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Church View, , DE7 4LF

Hallam Fields Junior School

(0.37 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Longfield Lane, , DE7 4DB

Larklands Infant School

(0.50 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-7, Gender: Mixed

Address: Park Road, , DE7 5DR