Bradwell CofE (Controlled) Infant School & Nursery
39%
Capacity
21
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Bradwell CofE (Controlled) Infant School & Nursery
Bradwell CofE (Controlled) Infant School & Nursery is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Derbyshire Dales community, welcoming children from age 2 to 7. The school has 21 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (39% of 54 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Bradwell CofE (Controlled) Infant School & Nursery "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rebecca Gordine, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.
Bradwell CofE (Controlled) Infant School & Nursery is a popular choice with families — it received 17 applications for 12 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bradwell CofE (Controlled) Infant School & Nursery include Outdoor Playground, Library, Forest School, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Cross Country, Athletics, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Eco Club, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 33.3%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Derbyshire Dales, Bradwell CofE (Controlled) Infant School & Nursery 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Church Street, Hope Valley, Derbyshire Dales, S33 9HJ |
| Headteacher | Rebecca Gordine |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 21 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 33.3% |
| School Capacity | 21 / 54 (39% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Jun 2024. 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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed12
17
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
12 families put this school as their 1st choice (71% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Church Street, Hope Valley
Derbyshire Dales, S33 9HJ
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