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Clowne Infant and Nursery School

Bolsover, S43 4DBPrimaryAges 3–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
62 1st-choice / 63 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Clowne Infant and Nursery School

Clowne Infant and Nursery School is a state primary for children aged 3 to 7, and it is clearly a popular choice among local families. The school currently has 307 pupils on roll, which is 37 above its official capacity of 270, indicating that it is running well over its intended size. This pressure is reflected in the admissions data for the 2025/26 intake: the school received 110 applications for just 63 places, with 62 of those coming as first preferences. That works out at 1.75 applications for every place, a strong signal of demand in the Bolsover area. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 27.4%, which is notably higher than the national average for primary schools, suggesting the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. Despite this, the school has maintained a Good rating from Ofsted across both its most recent inspections, including the graded visit in May 2024.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRinger Lane, Chesterfield, Bolsover, S43 4DB
HeadteacherSusie Kirby
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils307
Free School Meals (FSM)27.4%
School Capacity307 / 270 (114% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 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, 18 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibraryICT SuiteMusic RoomsArt StudiosForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

GymnasticsAthleticsNetballSwimmingTennisRounders

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessScience ClubDrama

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysical

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

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