Unstone St Mary's Nursery & Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Crow Lane Unstone Dronfield Derbyshire S18 4AL |
| Reference Number | 112643 |
Unstone St Mary's Nursery & Infant School has demonstrated good overall effectiveness following its recent inspection, marking a notable improvement from its previous grade of requires improvement. The school offers a warm and nurturing environment where pupils feel valued and supported, establishing strong relationships between staff and students. With a clear focus on fundamental principles of safety, respect, and the right to learn, Unstone is successful in fostering a positive culture and high expectations among its pupils. However, some areas for growth have been identified, particularly in the teaching of phonics and the precision of support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 42 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.76%
Girls: 45.24% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 36.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 21 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 7 | 13 |
| 2 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.1% |
| Unclassified | 4.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.4% |
| White & Asian | 2.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.4% |
| 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: |
| 11 Feb 2020 | Full inspection: |
| 19 May 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 22 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Jun 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships and care for pupils
- Broad and ambitious curriculum
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- High expectations for pupils' behaviour
- Inclusive environment promoting diverse perspectives
- Significant improvements in early reading instruction
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent delivery of phonics lessons lacking precision
- Unclear targets and strategies for pupils with SEND
- Underdeveloped assessment in foundation subjects
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 6 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Unstone Junior School
Main Road, Unstone, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 4AB |
0.25 miles |
|
Dronfield Stonelow Junior School
Stonelow Road, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2EP |
1.26 miles |
|
Northfield Junior School
Falcon Road, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2ED |
1.32 miles |
|
Holmesdale Infant School
The Avenue, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2LR |
1.37 miles |
|
Mary Swanwick Primary School
Church Street North, Old Whittington, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 9QW |
1.5 miles |
|
Dronfield Junior School
School Lane, School Lane, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 1ry, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 1RY |
1.51 miles |
|
Dronfield Infant School
School Lane, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 1RY |
1.51 miles |
|
Lenthall Infant and Nursery School
Marsh Avenue, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2HB |
1.65 miles |
|
New Whittington Community Primary School
London Street, New Whittington, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 2AQ |
1.86 miles |
|
Marsh Lane Primary School
School Lane, Marsh Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S21 5RS |
2 miles |
|
Cavendish Junior School
Edmund Street, Newbold Moor, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8TD |
2.2 miles |
|
Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy
Scarsdale Road, Whittington Moor, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8NF |
2.22 miles |
|
Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery
Balmoral Crescent, Dronfield Woodhouse, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 8ZY |
2.38 miles |
|
Lower Meadow Primary School
Batemoor Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 8EE |
2.45 miles |
|
St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School
Pentland Road, Dronfield Woodhouse, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 8ZQ |
2.46 miles |
|
Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy
Dunston Lane, Newbold, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8EY |
2.49 miles |
|
Newbold CofE Primary School
Cranborne Road, Newbold, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8PF |
2.53 miles |
|
Brimington Junior School
Springvale Road, Brimington, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 1HF |
2.54 miles |
|
Barlow CofE Primary School
Millcross Lane, Barlow, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 7TA |
2.59 miles |
|
Birk Hill Infant & Nursery School
Chestnut Avenue, Eckington, Derbyshire, S21 4BE |
2.74 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
Green Lane, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2FZ |
1.36 miles |
|
Holly House Special School
Church Street North, Old Whittington, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 9QR |
1.4 miles |
|
Whittington Green School
High Street, Old Whittington, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 9LG |
1.61 miles |
|
Eckington School
Dronfield Road, Sheffield, Derbyshire, S21 4GN |
2.65 miles |
|
Meadowhead School Academy Trust
Dyche Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 8BR |
2.72 miles |
|
Outwood Academy Newbold
Highfield Lane, Newbold, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8BA |
2.8 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Newbold Road, Upper Newbold, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8AG |
2.8 miles |
|
Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education
83 East Bank Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 3PX |
3.47 miles |
|
The Birley Academy
Birley Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S12 3BP |
3.6 miles |
|
Chesterfield College
Infirmary Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7NG |
3.65 miles |
|
Ashgate Croft School
Ashgate Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 4BN |
3.69 miles |
|
Talbot Specialist School
Lees Hall Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 9JP |
3.91 miles |
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Newfield Secondary School
Lees Hall Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 9JP |
3.91 miles |
|
Springwell Community College
Middlecroft Road, Staveley, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 3NQ |
4.01 miles |
|
Netherthorpe School
Ralph Road, Staveley, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 3PU |
4.33 miles |
|
Parkside Community School
Boythorpe Avenue, Boythorpe, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 2NS |
4.34 miles |
|
Brookfield Community School
Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 3NS |
4.42 miles |
|
Sheffield Springs Academy
Hurlfield Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S12 2SF |
4.47 miles |
|
King Ecgbert School
Totley Brook Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S17 3QU |
4.55 miles |
|
Mercia School
Carter Knowle Road, Sheffield, S7 2DY |
4.75 miles |