Henry Bradley Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Princess Street Brimington Chesterfield Derbyshire S43 1HR |
| Reference Number | 112519 |
Henry Bradley Infant School is performing well overall, with consistently good outcomes across various domains including education quality, behavior, and personal development. Pupils enjoy a supportive environment, notably enhanced by the presence of a school dog who contributes to their sense of belonging. The staff are dedicated to helping children achieve their best, with a well-structured curriculum and strong emphasis on inclusivity. Improvements have been made since the last inspection, particularly in implementing a more effective phonics scheme.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 193 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.7%
Girls: 51.3% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 32.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 33 | 57 |
| 2 | 22 | 22 | 44 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 76.7% |
| Unclassified | 7.8% |
| Indian | 3.1% |
| African | 3.1% |
| White, Other | 2.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.6% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 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 | 23 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2024 | School inspection: |
| 07 Feb 2023 | School inspection |
| 22 Jun 2017 | Short inspection |
| 21 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 05 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Nov 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and secure in a happy school environment.
- Staff provide a supportive and inclusive atmosphere for learning.
- Curriculum effectively meets the needs of all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Pupils are well-prepared for their transition to junior school.
- Personal development programs broaden pupils' experiences.
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils' writing skills are not as high as they should be due to lower stamina and lack of correct presentation skills.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 16 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 5 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Hollingwood Primary School
Lilac Street, Hollingwood, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 2JG |
0.48 miles |
|
Brimington Junior School
Springvale Road, Brimington, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 1HF |
0.58 miles |
|
Inkersall Spencer Academy
Inkersall Green Road, Inkersall, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 3SE |
1.03 miles |
|
Brimington Manor Infant and Nursery School
Manor Road, Brimington Common, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 1NT |
1.03 miles |
|
New Whittington Community Primary School
London Street, New Whittington, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 2AQ |
1.12 miles |
|
Barrow Hill Primary Academy
Station Road, Barrow Hill, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 2PG |
1.17 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School
Calver Crescent, Staveley, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 3LY |
1.32 miles |
|
Staveley Junior School
College Avenue, Staveley, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 3XE |
1.41 miles |
|
Speedwell Infant School
College Avenue, Staveley, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 3JJ |
1.47 miles |
|
Calow CofE VC Primary School
North Road, Calow, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 5BD |
1.58 miles |
|
Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy
Scarsdale Road, Whittington Moor, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8NF |
1.67 miles |
|
Chesterfield Hospital School
Knightingale Red Ward, Chesterfield, S44 5BL |
1.67 miles |
|
Mary Swanwick Primary School
Church Street North, Old Whittington, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 9QW |
1.68 miles |
|
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Tapton View Road, Stonegravels, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7JU |
1.82 miles |
|
Cavendish Junior School
Edmund Street, Newbold Moor, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8TD |
1.83 miles |
|
St Peter and St Paul School
Brambling House, Chesterfield, S41 0EF |
1.84 miles |
|
Abercrombie Primary School
Higher Albert Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7QE |
1.97 miles |
|
Hady Primary School
Hady Lane, Hady, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 0DF |
2 miles |
|
Arkwright Primary School
School Lane, Arkwright Town, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 5BZ |
2.06 miles |
|
Newbold CofE Primary School
Cranborne Road, Newbold, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8PF |
2.09 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Springwell Community College
Middlecroft Road, Staveley, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 3NQ |
1.23 miles |
|
Whittington Green School
High Street, Old Whittington, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 9LG |
1.41 miles |
|
Holly House Special School
Church Street North, Old Whittington, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 9QR |
1.81 miles |
|
Outwood Academy Newbold
Highfield Lane, Newbold, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8BA |
1.95 miles |
|
Chesterfield College
Infirmary Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7NG |
1.95 miles |
|
Netherthorpe School
Ralph Road, Staveley, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 3PU |
2.11 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Newbold Road, Upper Newbold, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8AG |
2.61 miles |
|
Parkside Community School
Boythorpe Avenue, Boythorpe, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 2NS |
2.86 miles |
|
Outwood Academy Hasland Hall
Broomfield Avenue, Hasland, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 0LP |
2.94 miles |
|
Ashgate Croft School
Ashgate Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 4BN |
3.04 miles |
|
Eckington School
Dronfield Road, Sheffield, Derbyshire, S21 4GN |
3.36 miles |
|
Brookfield Community School
Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 3NS |
3.82 miles |
|
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
Green Lane, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2FZ |
4.25 miles |
|
Jasmine Grove School
Oxcroft House, 10 Oxcroft Lane, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 6DJ |
4.64 miles |