Shelton Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Carlton Avenue Shelton Lock Derby Derbyshire DE24 9EJ |
| Reference Number | 112745 |
Shelton Infant School has made significant strides since its last inspection, improving its overall effectiveness to a good rating. Pupils enjoy their time at school and demonstrate high levels of respect for one another and enthusiasm for learning. The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured, enabling pupils to acquire knowledge and skills effectively across various subjects, with a strong emphasis on reading and mathematics. Additionally, the school's nurturing environment fosters positive behaviours and relationships among pupils, contributing to their personal development and sense of safety.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 209 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.76%
Girls: 50.24% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 26.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 16.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 22 | 51 |
| 2 | 25 | 43 | 68 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 70.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 6.2% |
| White, Other | 4.3% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| Indian | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 1.4% |
| African | 1.4% |
| Caribbean | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 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 | 14 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 May 2024 | School inspection: |
| 15 Mar 2022 | School inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 11 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Sep 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy coming to school and feel safe.
- The school has a well-planned and ambitious curriculum.
- Strong emphasis on reading with skilled phonics instruction.
- Pupils with SEND receive good support and make progress.
- Excellent engagement with parents and community events.
- Pupils demonstrate a love of learning and using ambitious vocabulary.
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils struggle with writing accuracy and make repetitive mistakes.
- Some pupils find it difficult to recall key knowledge in certain subjects.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 14 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 26 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 5 | 2 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Shelton Junior School
Shelton Junior School, Carlton Avenue, Shelton Lock, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 9EJ |
0 miles |
|
Allenton Primary School
Brookhouse Street, Allenton, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 9BB |
0.53 miles |
|
Lord Street Nursery School
Lord Street, Derby, DE24 9AX |
0.62 miles |
|
Landau Forte Academy Moorhead
Brackens Lane, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0AN |
0.74 miles |
|
Homefields Primary School
Parkway, Chellaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 5NY |
0.81 miles |
|
Chellaston Junior School
Maple Drive, Chellaston, Maple Drive, Chellaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 6PZ |
0.88 miles |
|
Oak Grange Primary School
Stubble Road, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0BL |
0.96 miles |
|
Chellaston Infant School
School Lane, Chellaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 6TA |
0.97 miles |
|
Oakwood Junior School
Holbrook Road, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0DD |
1.06 miles |
|
Oakwood Infant and Nursery School
Waldene Drive, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0GZ |
1.13 miles |
|
Wyndham Spencer Academy
Wyndham Street, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0EP |
1.13 miles |
|
Ashwood Spencer Academy
Amber Street, Allenton, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8FT |
1.22 miles |
|
Cottons Farm Primary Academy
Sheridan Street, Sinfin, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 9HG |
1.33 miles |
|
Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy
Riber Drive, Chellaston, DE73 6WS |
1.44 miles |
|
Redwood Primary School
Redwood Road, Sinfin, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 9PG |
1.51 miles |
|
Clover Leys Spencer Academy
Woodsford Drive, Boulton Moor, Derby, DE24 5AX |
1.52 miles |
|
Alvaston Infant and Nursery School
Elvaston Lane, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0PU |
1.57 miles |
|
Alvaston Junior Academy
Elvaston Lane, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0PU |
1.57 miles |
|
Ash Croft Primary Academy
Deep Dale Lane, Sinfin, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 3HF |
1.66 miles |
|
Lakeside Primary Academy
877 London Road, Alvaston, Derby, DE24 8UY |
1.72 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Noel-Baker Academy
Bracknell Drive, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0BR |
0.56 miles |
|
St Martins School
The Derwent Campus, Bracknell Drive, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0BT |
0.56 miles |
|
Alvaston Moor Academy
Brackens Lane, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0AN |
0.65 miles |
|
Chellaston Academy
Swarkestone Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 5UB |
1.11 miles |
|
Kingsmead School
Brighton Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8TE |
1.42 miles |
|
City of Derby Academy
Farmhouse Road, Sinfin, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 3AR |
1.75 miles |
|
Normanton House School
Normanton House, Village Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8DF |
1.8 miles |
|
UTC Derby Pride Park
Locomotive Way, Derby, DE24 8PU |
2.33 miles |
|
Derby College
The Roundhouse, Roundhouse Road, Pride Park, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8JE |
2.56 miles |
|
Derby Moor Spencer Academy
Moorway Lane, Littleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 2FS |
2.83 miles |
|
Ivy House School
Moorway Lane, Littleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 2FS |
2.83 miles |
|
Derby High School
Hillsway, Derby, DE23 3DT |
3.14 miles |
|
The Bemrose School
Uttoxeter New Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3HU |
3.26 miles |
|
West Park School
West Road, Spondon, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 7BT |
3.29 miles |
|
Welden School
Whispering Trees CIC, Shardlow Road, Aston-on-Trent, Derby, DE72 2AN |
3.31 miles |
|
Derby Grammar School
|
3.32 miles |
|
Derby Cathedral School
Great Northern Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 1LR |
3.33 miles |
|
Landau Forte College
Fox Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2LF |
3.36 miles |
|
Littleover Community School
Pastures Hill, Littleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 4BZ |
3.36 miles |
|
Jasmine Hall School
51 Ashbourne Road, Derby, DE22 3FS |
3.58 miles |