Brailsford CofE Primary School
About Brailsford CofE Primary School
Brailsford CofE Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 31 applications for just 20 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.55. Of those applications, 18 were first-preference choices, and all 18 first-preference families were offered a place. This suggests that while the school is in demand, those who put it as their top option stand a very strong chance of getting in. The school is a Church of England primary in the Derbyshire Dales, with a current roll of 155 pupils against a capacity of 120, meaning it is operating above its official number. A nursery is attached, so families with younger children can get a foot in the door early. The headteacher is Nicola Foulds, and the school has held a Good rating from Ofsted since at least its 2015 inspection, with the most recent full graded inspection in 2019 confirming that standard.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Feb 2019Source: Ofsted, 11 Mar 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:30
Breakfast club
07:45-08:45
After-school care
15:30-17:45
Source: brailsford.derbyshire.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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