Church Gresley Infant and Nursery School
88%
Capacity
330
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Church Gresley Infant and Nursery School
Church Gresley Infant and Nursery School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the South Derbyshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 330 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 374 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Church Gresley Infant and Nursery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jo Cripps, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.
Church Gresley Infant and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 135 applications for 89 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 90 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Church Gresley Infant and Nursery School include ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Football, Netball, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Book Club, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.0%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Derbyshire, Church Gresley 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 | Pennine Way, Swadlincote, South Derbyshire, DE11 9EY |
| Headteacher | Jo Cripps |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 330 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 23.0% |
| School Capacity | 330 / 374 (88% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
31 Jan 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (31 Jan 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 26 Jun 2013. 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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed89
135
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
90 families put this school as their 1st choice (67% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Pennine Way, Swadlincote
South Derbyshire, DE11 9EY
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