Pear Tree Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Pear Tree Street Normanton Pear Tree Infant School Pear Tree Street Derby De23 8pn Derby Derbyshire DE23 8PN |
| Reference Number | 112728 |
Pear Tree Infant School is performing well overall, maintaining a 'Good' rating in all inspected areas. The school's ambitious curriculum is designed to inspire pupils, fostering high aspirations and a love for reading. Positive relationships among pupils contribute to a respectful and safe environment where children feel happy and motivated to learn. However, the school faces challenges in ensuring that all pupils retain important knowledge in foundation subjects and dealing with attendance issues, particularly among disadvantaged pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 257 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.25%
Girls: 51.75% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 59.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 73.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42 | 44 | 86 |
| 2 | 41 | 47 | 88 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 21.4% |
| Pakistani | 20.6% |
| African | 8.9% |
| Indian | 6.6% |
| White, British | 5.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 30 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 30 Nov 2022 | School inspection: |
| 05 Jul 2017 | Short inspection |
| 21 Nov 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jun 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Jan 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Feb 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Leaders have created an ambitious and well-structured curriculum.
- Pupils are engaged and enjoy their learning experience.
- Strong emphasis on reading and phonics supports literacy development.
- Pupils demonstrate positive behavior and respect towards one another.
- Teachers provide timely support for students needing extra help,
Areas for Improvement
- In foundation subjects, some pupils do not retain important knowledge effectively.
- Attendance rates are too high, particularly among disadvantaged pupils.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 40 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 27 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Pear Tree Community Junior School
Pear Tree Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8PN |
0 miles |
|
Harrington Nursery School
Harrington Street, Derby, DE23 8PE |
0.11 miles |
|
Walbrook Nursery School
Middleton Street, Derby, DE23 8QJ |
0.23 miles |
|
Hardwick Primary School
Dover Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 6QP |
0.37 miles |
|
Arboretum Primary School
Corden Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8GP |
0.42 miles |
|
Village Primary Academy
Village Street, Normanton, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8DF |
0.48 miles |
|
St James' Church of England Aided Junior School
Reginald Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8FQ |
0.64 miles |
|
Dale Community Primary School
Porter Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 6NL |
0.66 miles |
|
Ashwood Spencer Academy
Amber Street, Allenton, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8FT |
0.68 miles |
|
Rosehill Infant and Nursery School
Reginald Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8FQ |
0.68 miles |
|
Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School
Gordon Road, Gordon Road Normanton, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 6WR |
0.71 miles |
|
Stonehill Nursery School
Stonehill Road, Derby, DE23 6TJ |
0.75 miles |
|
Akaal Primary School
Grange Avenue, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8DG |
0.77 miles |
|
Zaytouna Primary School
500 London Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8WH |
0.81 miles |
|
St James' Church of England Aided Infant School
Leonard Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8EG |
0.82 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy
St Joseph's , Mill Hill Lane, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 6SB |
0.84 miles |
|
Firs Primary School
Raven Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3WA |
1.04 miles |
|
Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary School and Nursery
St Albans Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3HH |
1.13 miles |
|
Castleward Spencer Academy
Canal Street, Derby, DE1 2RJ |
1.16 miles |
|
Becket Primary School
Monk Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3QB |
1.18 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Normanton House School
Normanton House, Village Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8DF |
0.48 miles |
|
UTC Derby Pride Park
Locomotive Way, Derby, DE24 8PU |
1.01 miles |
|
Derby College
The Roundhouse, Roundhouse Road, Pride Park, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8JE |
1.17 miles |
|
Kingsmead School
Brighton Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8TE |
1.48 miles |
|
The Bemrose School
Uttoxeter New Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3HU |
1.51 miles |
|
Derby Cathedral School
Great Northern Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 1LR |
1.55 miles |
|
Alvaston Moor Academy
Brackens Lane, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0AN |
1.55 miles |
|
Landau Forte College
Fox Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2LF |
1.72 miles |
|
Derby High School
Hillsway, Derby, DE23 3DT |
1.75 miles |
|
Derby Moor Spencer Academy
Moorway Lane, Littleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 2FS |
1.75 miles |
|
Ivy House School
Moorway Lane, Littleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 2FS |
1.75 miles |
|
Jasmine Hall School
51 Ashbourne Road, Derby, DE22 3FS |
1.8 miles |
|
Aurora Ryefields School
80 Parker Street, Derby, DE1 3HF |
1.93 miles |
|
Noel-Baker Academy
Bracknell Drive, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0BR |
1.98 miles |
|
St Martins School
The Derwent Campus, Bracknell Drive, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0BT |
1.98 miles |
|
City of Derby Academy
Farmhouse Road, Sinfin, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 3AR |
2.04 miles |
|
Royal School for the Deaf Derby
Ashbourne Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3BH |
2.15 miles |
|
Littleover Community School
Pastures Hill, Littleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 4BZ |
2.16 miles |
|
St Clare's School
Rough Heanor Road, Mickleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 9AZ |
2.19 miles |
|
Derby Grammar School
|
2.29 miles |