Brimington Manor Infant and Nursery School
64%
Capacity
66
Pupils
3.4x
Demand
About Brimington Manor Infant and Nursery School
Brimington Manor Infant and Nursery School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Chesterfield community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 66 pupils on roll, operating at 64% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Brimington Manor Infant and Nursery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Katie Dennis, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.
Brimington Manor Infant and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 64 applications for 19 places, making it 3.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Brimington Manor Infant and Nursery School include Gymnasium, Library, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Athletics, Rounders, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Art Club, Film Club, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Chesterfield, Brimington Manor Infant and 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 | Manor Road, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, S43 1NT |
| Headteacher | Katie Dennis |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 66 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.8% |
| School Capacity | 66 / 103 (64% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jun 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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed19
64
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (28% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Manor Road, Chesterfield
Chesterfield, S43 1NT
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