Eastfield Infant and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Pig Lane St Ives Cambridgeshire PE27 5QT |
| Reference Number | 110707 |
Eastfield Infant and Nursery School has made significant improvements since its last inspection and is now deemed to be good in all areas of its performance. Pupils are happy, well-cared for, and show positive attitudes towards learning, often expressing enjoyment of their experiences at school. High expectations are set by staff, leading to good behaviour and a supportive environment where children feel safe.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 206 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.51%
Girls: 50.49% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 48.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 27 | 59 |
| 2 | 30 | 28 | 58 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 47.6% |
| Asian, Other | 12.1% |
| White, Other | 10.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.8% |
| Pakistani | 5.3% |
| Indian | 4.9% |
| African | 3.4% |
| White & Asian | 2.9% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 Sep 2019 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 25 Sep 2019 | School inspection: |
| 28 Jun 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 19 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 20 May 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy school and show positive attitudes to learning.
- Teachers have high expectations for pupil behaviour.
- Careful planning for the early years leads to good outcomes for children.
- Strong support is provided for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
- High-quality teaching in reading, mathematics, and computing.
- Pupils participate actively in a wide range of clubs and activities.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum planning in geography, music, and RE lacks consistency and depth.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 23 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 21 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Westfield Junior School
Ramsey Road, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5RG |
0.1 miles |
|
Wheatfields Primary School
Nene Way, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 3WF |
0.64 miles |
|
Thorndown Primary School
Hill Rise, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 6SE |
0.84 miles |
|
Hemingford Grey Primary School
St Ives Road, Hemingford Grey, St. Ives Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 9DU |
1.17 miles |
|
Holywell CofE Primary School
Mill Way, Needingworth, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 4TF |
1.67 miles |
|
Fenstanton and Hilton Primary School
School Lane, Fenstanton, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 9JR |
1.92 miles |
|
Wyton on the Hill Community Primary School
Cambridge Square, Wyton-on-the-Hill, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 2JB |
1.99 miles |
|
Houghton Primary School
Chapel Lane, Houghton, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 2AY |
2.1 miles |
|
Fen Drayton Primary School
Cootes Lane, Fen Drayton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 4SL |
2.5 miles |
|
Swavesey Primary School
Middle Watch, Swavesey, Middle Watch, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 4RN |
3.69 miles |
|
Over Primary School
Long Furlong, Over, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 5PG |
3.94 miles |
|
Godmanchester Bridge Academy
2 Butcher Drive, Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire, PE29 2NL |
4 miles |
|
St Helen's Primary School
Colne Road, Bluntisham, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 3NY |
4.05 miles |
|
Hartford Infant and Preschool
Mayfield Crescent, Hartford, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 1UL |
4.11 miles |
|
Hartford Junior School
Mayfield Crescent, Hartford, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 1UL |
4.15 miles |
|
St Anne's CofE Primary School
London Road, Godmanchester, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 2WW |
4.23 miles |
|
Thongsley Fields Primary and Nursery School
Buttsgrove Way, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 1PE |
4.26 miles |
|
Godmanchester Community Academy
Park Lane, Godmanchester, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 2AG |
4.34 miles |
|
St John's CofE Primary School
Sallowbush Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 7LA |
4.57 miles |
|
Huntingdon Federation Nursery School
Ambury Road, Huntingdon, PE29 1AD |
4.58 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
St Ivo Academy
High Leys, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 6RR |
0.55 miles |
|
Aurora Fairway School
High Leys, St Ives, PE27 6AL |
0.63 miles |
|
Swavesey Village College
Gibraltar Lane, Swavesey, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 4RS |
3.69 miles |
|
Spring Common Academy
American Lane, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 1TQ |
4.28 miles |
|
St Peter's School
St Peter's Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 7DD |
4.82 miles |