Clowne Infant and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Ringer Lane Clowne Chesterfield Derbyshire S43 4DB |
| Reference Number | 112533 |
Clowne Infant and Nursery School is performing well overall, being recognized as a good school with strong community support. The school is particularly valued by parents and pupils, who appreciate its caring environment and focus on academic growth. With effective leadership and a carefully planned curriculum, especially in the early years, students receive a solid foundation for their education. However, the school is aware of areas needing improvement, particularly in the consistency of assessment across all subjects and attendance challenges for disadvantaged pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 307 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.77%
Girls: 47.23% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | 40 | 80 |
| 2 | 44 | 37 | 81 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.6% |
| Unclassified | 2% |
| African | 2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.6% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| White, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 May 2024 | School inspection: |
| 24 Jan 2023 | School inspection |
| 10 Oct 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 13 May 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 16 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Apr 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Highly valued by pupils and families
- Expert leadership and skilled staff
- Children receive excellent support in Nursery and Reception
- Curriculum is carefully planned and sequenced
- Emphasis on reading with creative initiatives
- Strong support for pupils with SEND
- Active parent-teacher association contributing positively
- Well-planned PSHE curriculum promoting values and democracy
- Pupils engage in diverse extracurricular activities
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent assessment practices in some foundation subjects
- Some disadvantaged pupils do not attend school regularly enough
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 27 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 21 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Clowne Junior School
King Street, Clowne, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 4BS |
0.05 miles |
|
Barlborough Primary School
High Street, Barlborough, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 4ET |
1.63 miles |
|
Creswell CofE Controlled Infant and Nursery
Gypsy Lane, Creswell, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 4HY |
1.96 miles |
|
Creswell Junior School
Elmton Road, Creswell, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 4JD |
2.02 miles |
|
Brockley Primary School
Clowne Road, Shuttlewood, Brockley Primary School, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 6AF |
2.09 miles |
|
Whitwell Primary School
Southfield Lane, Whitwell, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 4NR |
2.38 miles |
|
Woodthorpe CofE Primary School
Seymour Lane, Woodthorpe, Mastin Moor, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 3DA |
2.63 miles |
|
Norbriggs Primary School
Norbriggs Road, Mastin Moor, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 3BW |
2.78 miles |
|
Bolsover Church of England Junior School
Horsehead Lane, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 6XH |
3.07 miles |
|
Hodthorpe Primary School
Queen's Road, Hodthorpe, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 4UT |
3.07 miles |
|
Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary
College Road, Spinkhill, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S21 3YB |
3.08 miles |
|
Bolsover Infant School
Welbeck Road, Bolsover, Welbeck Road Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 6DE |
3.15 miles |
|
Harthill Primary School
Union Street, Harthill, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S26 7YH |
3.16 miles |
|
Renishaw Primary School
Hague Lane, Renishaw, Sheffield, Derbyshire, S21 3UR |
3.33 miles |
|
Poolsbrook Primary Academy
Cottage Close, Poolsbrook, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 3LF |
3.37 miles |
|
New Bolsover Primary and Nursery School
New Station Road, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 6PY |
3.56 miles |
|
Whaley Thorns Primary School
Portland Road, Langwith, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 9HB |
3.57 miles |
|
Duckmanton Primary School
West Crescent, Duckmanton, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 5HD |
3.74 miles |
|
Speedwell Infant School
College Avenue, Staveley, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 3JJ |
3.93 miles |
|
Staveley Junior School
College Avenue, Staveley, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 3XE |
3.99 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
New Direction
New Direction, Ringer Villa Farm, Ringer Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 4BX |
0.25 miles |
|
Heritage High School
Boughton Lane, Clowne, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 4QG |
0.46 miles |
|
Jasmine Grove School
Oxcroft House, 10 Oxcroft Lane, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 6DJ |
3.13 miles |
|
The Bolsover School
Mooracre Lane, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 6XA |
3.24 miles |
|
Netherthorpe School
Ralph Road, Staveley, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 3PU |
3.29 miles |
|
Springwell Community College
Middlecroft Road, Staveley, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 3NQ |
4.28 miles |
|
Stubbin Wood School
Common Lane, Shirebrook, Mansfield, Derbyshire, NG20 8QF |
4.5 miles |
|
Shirebrook Academy
Common Lane, Shirebrook, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 8QF |
4.59 miles |
|
Wales High School
Storth Lane, Kiveton Park, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S26 5QQ |
4.88 miles |