Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Scarsdale Road Whittington Moor Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 8NF |
| Reference Number | 145520 |
Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy has received its first inspection since becoming an academy in March 2018, and the overall effectiveness is rated as good. The school demonstrates a positive environment where pupils feel valued and secure, reflected in their enthusiastic attendance and pride in their roles, including participation in the school council. The quality of education is strong, with a well-planned curriculum and effective phonics program that supports pupils in developing their reading skills. Notably, children start early in their learning journey, and those with special educational needs receive well-tailored support.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 74 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 58.11%
Girls: 41.89% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 57.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 18.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 16 | 31 |
| 2 | 11 | 4 | 15 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 81.1% |
| White, Other | 5.4% |
| Asian, Other | 4.1% |
| African | 2.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Jun 2022 | School inspection: |
| 03 Mar 2018 | Academy conversion letter |
| 20 Jan 2016 | Short inspection |
| Previously as Gilbert Heathcote Nursery and Infant School | |
| 20 Jan 2016 | Short inspection |
| 28 Mar 2014 | Interim assessment |
| 28 Mar 2014 | Interim assessment |
| 09 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Feb 2004 | Full inspection |
| 09 Feb 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy attending school and have positive attendance rates.
- The phonics program is effective, helping pupils become fluent readers.
- The curriculum is well planned and sequenced across subjects.
- Pupils with SEND receive tailored support and attention.
- Staff create a caring environment, fostering strong relationships between pupils and adults.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects do not clearly identify the most important information for pupils to remember.
- Minor inconsistencies exist in how effectively teachers deliver the curriculum.
- The curriculum for children from the age of two has not been thoroughly developed.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 5 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 7 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Cavendish Junior School
Edmund Street, Newbold Moor, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8TD |
0.16 miles |
|
Newbold CofE Primary School
Cranborne Road, Newbold, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8PF |
0.51 miles |
|
Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy
Dunston Lane, Newbold, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8EY |
0.75 miles |
|
Mary Swanwick Primary School
Church Street North, Old Whittington, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 9QW |
0.81 miles |
|
Highfield Hall Primary School
Highfield Hall Primary School, Highfield Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8AZ |
0.84 miles |
|
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Tapton View Road, Stonegravels, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7JU |
0.91 miles |
|
Brimington Junior School
Springvale Road, Brimington, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 1HF |
1.1 miles |
|
Abercrombie Primary School
Higher Albert Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7QE |
1.23 miles |
|
New Whittington Community Primary School
London Street, New Whittington, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 2AQ |
1.4 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic Primary
Cross Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 4ST |
1.43 miles |
|
Brockwell Junior School
Purbeck Avenue, Loundsley Green, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 4NP |
1.51 miles |
|
Brockwell Nursery and Infant School
Brockwell Nursery and Infant School, Purbeck Avenue, Loundsley Green, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 4NP |
1.54 miles |
|
Henry Bradley Infant School
Princess Street, Brimington, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 1HR |
1.67 miles |
|
Brampton Primary School
School Board Lane, Brampton, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1DD |
1.76 miles |
|
Holme Hall Primary School
Taddington Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 4RL |
1.83 miles |
|
St Peter and St Paul School
Brambling House, Chesterfield, S41 0EF |
2.01 miles |
|
Brimington Manor Infant and Nursery School
Manor Road, Brimington Common, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 1NT |
2.02 miles |
|
Unstone Junior School
Main Road, Unstone, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 4AB |
2.07 miles |
|
Old Hall Junior School
Old Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 3QR |
2.1 miles |
|
Hollingwood Primary School
Lilac Street, Hollingwood, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 2JG |
2.12 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Outwood Academy Newbold
Highfield Lane, Newbold, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8BA |
0.63 miles |
|
Holly House Special School
Church Street North, Old Whittington, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 9QR |
0.87 miles |
|
Whittington Green School
High Street, Old Whittington, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 9LG |
0.99 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Newbold Road, Upper Newbold, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8AG |
1.04 miles |
|
Chesterfield College
Infirmary Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7NG |
1.43 miles |
|
Ashgate Croft School
Ashgate Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 4BN |
1.75 miles |
|
Parkside Community School
Boythorpe Avenue, Boythorpe, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 2NS |
2.15 miles |
|
Brookfield Community School
Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 3NS |
2.57 miles |
|
Springwell Community College
Middlecroft Road, Staveley, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 3NQ |
2.89 miles |
|
Outwood Academy Hasland Hall
Broomfield Avenue, Hasland, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 0LP |
3.11 miles |
|
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
Green Lane, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2FZ |
3.17 miles |
|
Netherthorpe School
Ralph Road, Staveley, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 3PU |
3.74 miles |
|
Eckington School
Dronfield Road, Sheffield, Derbyshire, S21 4GN |
3.93 miles |
|
Meadowhead School Academy Trust
Dyche Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 8BR |
4.83 miles |