Aldercar Infant School
121%
Capacity
181
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Aldercar Infant School
Aldercar Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Amber Valley community, welcoming children from age 2 to 7. The school has 181 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (121% of 150 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Aldercar Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Michelle Siddons, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.
Aldercar Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 62 applications for 41 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 40 were first-preference applications.
Aldercar Infant School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 95% recommending the school (19 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Aldercar Infant School include ICT Suite, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Forest School, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Football, Gymnastics, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Science Club, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 44.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Amber Valley, Aldercar Infant School is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Godkin Drive, Nottingham, Amber Valley, NG16 4GL |
| Headteacher | Michelle Siddons |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 181 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 44.0% |
| School Capacity | 181 / 150 (121% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Oct 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
19 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed41
62
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
40 families put this school as their 1st choice (65% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Godkin Drive, Nottingham
Amber Valley, NG16 4GL
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