Field House Infant School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Lower Whitworth Road Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 4LT |
| Reference Number | 148016 |
Field House Infant School has demonstrated a strong overall performance, achieving a good rating across all inspected areas. The school is characterized by a welcoming and nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and valued. The school places significant emphasis on motivating its pupils and fostering their aspirations, effectively preparing them for future educational endeavors. Furthermore, its early years provision is recognized as outstanding, providing children with an excellent start to their learning journey. This is the first inspection under section 5 since the school has transitioned to being part of the Embark Multi Academy Trust.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 204 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.06%
Girls: 52.94% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 30.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 35 | 54 |
| 2 | 32 | 28 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.2% |
| White, Other | 2.5% |
| White & Asian | 2.5% |
| African | 1.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 03 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Oct 2023 | School inspection: |
| 09 Dec 2020 | Academy conversion letter |
| 05 Dec 2017 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Field House Infant School | |
| 05 Dec 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jan 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Jan 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Feb 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Feb 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jan 2004 | Full inspection |
| 12 Jan 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Welcoming and cheerful environment for pupils.
- Supportive adults who know the pupils well.
- Ambitious curriculum that helps pupils aim high.
- Outstanding early years provision tailored to children's needs.
- Strong focus on reading from the early years.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
Areas for Improvement
- Foundation subjects lack precise identification of key knowledge.
- In some lessons, learning activities do not fully engage pupils.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 26 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 23 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Kensington Junior Academy
St John's Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5PA |
0.25 miles |
|
St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy
Church View, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4LF |
0.31 miles |
|
Hallam Fields Junior School
Longfield Lane, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4DB |
0.38 miles |
|
Larklands Infant School
Park Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5DR |
0.53 miles |
|
Chaucer Infant School
Cantelupe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5LN |
0.61 miles |
|
Chaucer Junior School
Cranmer Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5JH |
0.74 miles |
|
Ladywood Primary School
Oliver Road, Kirk Hallam, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4NH |
0.76 miles |
|
Dallimore Primary & Nursery School
Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam, Dallimore Primary School, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4GZ |
0.89 miles |
|
Trowell CofE Primary School
Derbyshire Avenue, Trowell, Nottingham, Notts, Nottinghamshire, NG9 3QD |
1.31 miles |
|
Charlotte Nursery and Infant School
Trinity Close, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8LQ |
1.35 miles |
|
Granby Junior School
Heanor Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8DX |
1.42 miles |
|
Cotmanhay Junior School
Beauvale Drive, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8RR |
2.04 miles |
|
Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School
Beauvale Drive, Cotmanhay, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8RR |
2.04 miles |
|
Awsworth Primary and Nursery School
The Lane, Awsworth, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2QS |
2.04 miles |
|
Albany Infant and Nursery School
Grenville Drive, Stapleford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 8PD |
2.28 miles |
|
Albany Junior School
Pasture Road, Stapleford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 8HR |
2.34 miles |
|
Scargill CofE Primary School
Beech Lane, West Hallam, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 6GU |
2.43 miles |
|
Cloudside Academy
Stanton Road, Sandiacre, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG10 5DE |
2.44 miles |
|
Mapperley CofE Controlled Primary School
Mapperley Village, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 6BT |
2.47 miles |
|
Wadsworth Fields Primary School
Wadsworth Road, Stapleford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 8BD |
2.62 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Kirk Hallam Community Academy
Godfrey Drive, Kirk Hallam, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4HH |
0.73 miles |
|
Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy
King George Avenue, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5HS |
0.77 miles |
|
Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy
Abbot Road, Kirk Hallam, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4HX |
1.01 miles |
|
Blue Mountain Education
Willow Farm, Off Newton Lane, Ilkeston, Cossall, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2SD |
1.48 miles |
|
Bennerley Fields School
Stratford Street, Cotmanhay, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8QZ |
1.87 miles |
|
Bramcote College
Moor Lane, Bramcote, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 3GA |
2.77 miles |
|
Friesland School
Nursery Avenue, Sandiacre, Nottinghamshire, NG10 5AF |
2.84 miles |
|
Foxwood Academy
Derby Road, Bramcote, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 3GF |
2.88 miles |
|
Nottingham University Samworth Academy
Bramhall Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 4HY |
2.9 miles |
|
Bilborough College
Bilborough Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 4DQ |
2.94 miles |
|
Fernwood School
Goodwood Road, Wollaton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 2FT |
3.17 miles |
|
The Kimberley School
Newdigate Street, Kimberley, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2NJ |
3.3 miles |
|
George Spencer Academy
Arthur Mee Road, Stapleford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 7EW |
3.31 miles |
|
Westbury Academy
Chingford Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 3BT |
3.46 miles |
|
Alderman White School
Chilwell Lane, Bramcote, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 3DU |
3.6 miles |
|
Bluecoat Beechdale Academy
Harvey Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 3GP |
3.86 miles |
|
Oak Field School
Wigman Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 3HW |
3.89 miles |
|
Progression 2 Work
Old Beauvale School, Beauvale, Newthorpe, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2EZ |
3.9 miles |
|
Jasmine House School
Jasmine House School, 34 Ilkeston Road, Heanor, Derbyshire, DE75 7DT |
3.9 miles |
|
Hall Park Academy
Mansfield Road, Eastwood, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 3EA |
3.94 miles |