Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-7 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Gordon Road Gordon Road Normanton Derby Derbyshire DE23 6WR |
| Reference Number | 146575 |
Derby St Chad’s CofE Nursery and Infant School is performing well, achieving a good overall effectiveness rating with notable strengths in personal development. Pupils feel safe and are engaged, meeting high expectations set by the staff. The school has a positive environment where relationships are strong, and pupils actively contribute to school life. Challenges remain in consistent attendance and the implementation of some foundation subjects in the curriculum. This is the first inspection since the school's conversion to an academy, and the school has shown a commitment to addressing any areas for improvement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 161 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.69%
Girls: 50.31% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 62.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 92.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 23 | 37 |
| 2 | 21 | 19 | 40 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 39.1% |
| White, Other | 7.5% |
| African | 6.2% |
| White, British | 5% |
| Indian | 3.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Jun 2023 | School inspection: |
| 08 Jan 2019 | Academy conversion letter |
| 05 Oct 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| Previously as Derby St Chad's CofE (VC) Nursery and Infant School | |
| 05 Oct 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 26 Jan 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Jan 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Sep 1999 | Full inspection |
| 27 Sep 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations set by staff
- Pupils feel safe and are motivated to learn
- Strong relationships between pupils and adults
- Effective support for SEND pupils
- Well-sequenced and ambitious curriculum in early years
- Strong emphasis on personal development
- Governors are well-informed and supportive
- Reading prioritized with effective phonics teaching
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent implementation of some foundation subjects
- Too many pupils do not attend school regularly
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 16 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 11 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Stonehill Nursery School
Stonehill Road, Derby, DE23 6TJ |
0.16 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy
St Joseph's , Mill Hill Lane, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 6SB |
0.18 miles |
|
Arboretum Primary School
Corden Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8GP |
0.33 miles |
|
Hardwick Primary School
Dover Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 6QP |
0.35 miles |
|
Dale Community Primary School
Porter Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 6NL |
0.36 miles |
|
Firs Primary School
Raven Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3WA |
0.38 miles |
|
St James' Church of England Aided Infant School
Leonard Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8EG |
0.44 miles |
|
Becket Primary School
Monk Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3QB |
0.49 miles |
|
Walbrook Nursery School
Middleton Street, Derby, DE23 8QJ |
0.53 miles |
|
Rosehill Infant and Nursery School
Reginald Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8FQ |
0.54 miles |
|
Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary School and Nursery
St Albans Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3HH |
0.54 miles |
|
St James' Church of England Aided Junior School
Reginald Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8FQ |
0.55 miles |
|
Pear Tree Infant School
Pear Tree Street, Normanton, Pear Tree Infant School, Pear Tree Street, Derby, De23 8pn, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8PN |
0.71 miles |
|
Pear Tree Community Junior School
Pear Tree Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8PN |
0.71 miles |
|
Harrington Nursery School
Harrington Street, Derby, DE23 8PE |
0.74 miles |
|
Castleward Spencer Academy
Canal Street, Derby, DE1 2RJ |
0.86 miles |
|
Village Primary Academy
Village Street, Normanton, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8DF |
0.87 miles |
|
Zaytouna Primary School
500 London Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8WH |
0.97 miles |
|
Ashgate Nursery School
18 Stepping Lane, Derby, DE1 1GJ |
1.02 miles |
|
Akaal Primary School
Grange Avenue, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8DG |
1.1 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Derby Cathedral School
Great Northern Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 1LR |
0.84 miles |
|
The Bemrose School
Uttoxeter New Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3HU |
0.87 miles |
|
Normanton House School
Normanton House, Village Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8DF |
0.91 miles |
|
UTC Derby Pride Park
Locomotive Way, Derby, DE24 8PU |
0.99 miles |
|
Derby College
The Roundhouse, Roundhouse Road, Pride Park, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8JE |
1.01 miles |
|
Jasmine Hall School
51 Ashbourne Road, Derby, DE22 3FS |
1.1 miles |
|
Landau Forte College
Fox Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2LF |
1.17 miles |
|
Aurora Ryefields School
80 Parker Street, Derby, DE1 3HF |
1.26 miles |
|
Royal School for the Deaf Derby
Ashbourne Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3BH |
1.44 miles |
|
Derby High School
Hillsway, Derby, DE23 3DT |
1.48 miles |
|
Derby Moor Spencer Academy
Moorway Lane, Littleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 2FS |
1.72 miles |
|
Ivy House School
Moorway Lane, Littleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 2FS |
1.72 miles |
|
St Clare's School
Rough Heanor Road, Mickleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 9AZ |
1.75 miles |
|
Littleover Community School
Pastures Hill, Littleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 4BZ |
1.97 miles |
|
Kingsmead School
Brighton Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8TE |
1.99 miles |
|
Murray Park Community School
Murray Road, Mickleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 9LL |
2.07 miles |
|
Include - St Matthews
St Matthews House, Brick Row, Darley Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 1DQ |
2.17 miles |
|
Derby Grammar School
|
2.19 miles |
|
Alvaston Moor Academy
Brackens Lane, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0AN |
2.22 miles |
|
Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Duffield Road, Darley Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 1JD |
2.22 miles |