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Bradwell CofE (Controlled) Infant School & Nursery

Derbyshire Dales, S33 9HJPrimaryAges 2–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
12 1st-choice / 12 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Bradwell CofE (Controlled) Infant School & Nursery

Bradwell CofE (Controlled) Infant School & Nursery is a small Church of England primary in the Derbyshire Dales, currently operating well below its capacity of 54 with just 21 pupils on roll. That’s a fill rate of under 40%, which makes its oversubscription status for the 2025/26 intake all the more striking. The school received 17 applications for 12 places, with all 12 first-preference applicants offered a spot, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.42. This suggests a local reputation that punches above its size. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 33.3%, which is significantly higher than the national average for primary schools and points to a community with above-average economic disadvantage. For families considering this school, the small cohort means very close relationships between staff and children, but also that places are competitive despite the overall low roll — likely because the school serves a tightly defined catchment area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressChurch Street, Hope Valley, Derbyshire Dales, S33 9HJ
HeadteacherRebecca Gordine
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils21
Free School Meals (FSM)33.3%
School Capacity21 / 54 (39% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Outdoor PlaygroundLibraryForest SchoolMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

RoundersFootballCross CountryAthletics

Clubs & Activities

DramaCodingEco ClubArt ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: bradwellinfantschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Bradwell CofE (Controlled) Infant School & Nursery has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.