Oakwood Infant and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Waldene Drive Alvaston Derby Derbyshire DE24 0GZ |
| Reference Number | 112767 |
Oakwood Infant and Nursery School has been recognized as a good school, continuing its positive trajectory since its last inspection in January 2018. Pupils are happy and engaged, benefitting from an inclusive environment where high expectations for behavior and learning are established. The school places a strong emphasis on safeguarding and well-being, with strong relationships between staff and students. Parents express confidence in the school’s ability to support their children, and there is a clear commitment to improving the curriculum to better support deep learning in all subjects. While the school performs well overall, there are areas needing attention, particularly in the coherence and sequencing of the curriculum in some subjects. Leaders are encouraged to clarify what knowledge is important for pupils to learn and when it should be taught, as well as to enhance pupils' understanding of different cultures and religions. Nevertheless, the strong foundation laid by the school’s leadership, staff, and community involvement provides a solid basis for further improvement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 305 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.11%
Girls: 46.89% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 31.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 | 38 | 88 |
| 2 | 49 | 40 | 89 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 77% |
| White, Other | 5.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5.6% |
| African | 2.6% |
| White & Asian | 2.3% |
| Asian, Other | 2.3% |
| Unclassified | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 16 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 May 2023 | School inspection |
| 23 Jan 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 12 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Feb 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a positive and inclusive school environment.
- Strong relationships exist between pupils and staff.
- High expectations for pupils’ learning and behavior are maintained.
- Effective support is provided for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Reading is prioritized with a structured phonics program.
- Enthusiastic engagement in lessons, particularly in mathematics and physical education.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum coherence and sequencing need improvement in some subjects.
- Pupils' understanding of different cultures and religions is underdeveloped.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 43 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 47 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 5 | 3 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Oakwood Junior School
Holbrook Road, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0DD |
0.07 miles |
|
Wyndham Spencer Academy
Wyndham Street, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0EP |
0.27 miles |
|
Alvaston Infant and Nursery School
Elvaston Lane, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0PU |
0.45 miles |
|
Alvaston Junior Academy
Elvaston Lane, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0PU |
0.45 miles |
|
Oak Grange Primary School
Stubble Road, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0BL |
0.5 miles |
|
Landau Forte Academy Moorhead
Brackens Lane, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0AN |
0.55 miles |
|
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
Alvaston Street, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0PA |
0.66 miles |
|
Clover Leys Spencer Academy
Woodsford Drive, Boulton Moor, Derby, DE24 5AX |
0.91 miles |
|
Allenton Primary School
Brookhouse Street, Allenton, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 9BB |
1.01 miles |
|
Lord Street Nursery School
Lord Street, Derby, DE24 9AX |
1.04 miles |
|
Shelton Infant School
Carlton Avenue, Shelton Lock, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 9EJ |
1.13 miles |
|
Shelton Junior School
Shelton Junior School, Carlton Avenue, Shelton Lock, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 9EJ |
1.13 miles |
|
Lakeside Primary Academy
877 London Road, Alvaston, Derby, DE24 8UY |
1.16 miles |
|
Chellaston Infant School
School Lane, Chellaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 6TA |
1.35 miles |
|
Chellaston Junior School
Maple Drive, Chellaston, Maple Drive, Chellaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 6PZ |
1.36 miles |
|
Ashwood Spencer Academy
Amber Street, Allenton, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8FT |
1.36 miles |
|
Homefields Primary School
Parkway, Chellaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 5NY |
1.61 miles |
|
Zaytouna Primary School
500 London Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8WH |
1.84 miles |
|
Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy
Riber Drive, Chellaston, DE73 6WS |
1.93 miles |
|
Pear Tree Infant School
Pear Tree Street, Normanton, Pear Tree Infant School, Pear Tree Street, Derby, De23 8pn, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8PN |
2.03 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Alvaston Moor Academy
Brackens Lane, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0AN |
0.61 miles |
|
Noel-Baker Academy
Bracknell Drive, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0BR |
0.62 miles |
|
St Martins School
The Derwent Campus, Bracknell Drive, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0BT |
0.62 miles |
|
Kingsmead School
Brighton Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8TE |
0.76 miles |
|
Chellaston Academy
Swarkestone Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 5UB |
1.69 miles |
|
UTC Derby Pride Park
Locomotive Way, Derby, DE24 8PU |
2.05 miles |
|
Derby College
The Roundhouse, Roundhouse Road, Pride Park, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8JE |
2.26 miles |
|
Normanton House School
Normanton House, Village Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8DF |
2.3 miles |
|
West Park School
West Road, Spondon, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 7BT |
2.31 miles |
|
City of Derby Academy
Farmhouse Road, Sinfin, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 3AR |
2.81 miles |
|
Welden School
Whispering Trees CIC, Shardlow Road, Aston-on-Trent, Derby, DE72 2AN |
2.95 miles |
|
Lees Brook Academy
Morley Road, Chaddesden, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 4QX |
3.06 miles |
|
Landau Forte College
Fox Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2LF |
3.14 miles |
|
Derby Cathedral School
Great Northern Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 1LR |
3.41 miles |
|
The Bemrose School
Uttoxeter New Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3HU |
3.51 miles |
|
Derby Moor Spencer Academy
Moorway Lane, Littleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 2FS |
3.56 miles |
|
Ivy House School
Moorway Lane, Littleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 2FS |
3.56 miles |
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Aurora Ryefields School
80 Parker Street, Derby, DE1 3HF |
3.58 miles |
|
Jasmine Hall School
51 Ashbourne Road, Derby, DE22 3FS |
3.62 miles |
|
Da Vinci Academy
St Andrew's View, Breadsall, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 4ET |
3.64 miles |