Birk Hill Infant & Nursery School
61%
Capacity
92
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Birk Hill Infant & Nursery School
Birk Hill Infant & Nursery School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the North East Derbyshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 92 pupils on roll, operating at 61% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Birk Hill Infant & Nursery School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Sue Birch, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.
Birk Hill Infant & Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 32 applications for 13 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 13 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Birk Hill Infant & Nursery School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Forest School, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Rounders, Dance, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.1%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North East Derbyshire, Birk Hill Infant & Nursery 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 | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Chestnut Avenue, Eckington, North East Derbyshire, S21 4BE |
| Headteacher | Sue Birch |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 92 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.1% |
| School Capacity | 92 / 150 (61% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed13
32
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
13 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Chestnut Avenue, Eckington
North East Derbyshire, S21 4BE
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