Clowne Infant and Nursery School
114%
Capacity
307
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Clowne Infant and Nursery School
Clowne Infant and Nursery School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Bolsover community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 307 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (114% of 270 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Clowne Infant and Nursery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Susie Kirby, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.
Clowne Infant and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 110 applications for 63 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 62 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Clowne Infant and Nursery School include Library, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Athletics, Netball, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Science Club, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 27.4%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bolsover, Clowne 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 | Ringer Lane, Chesterfield, Bolsover, S43 4DB |
| Headteacher | Susie Kirby |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 307 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 27.4% |
| School Capacity | 307 / 270 (114% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed63
110
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
62 families put this school as their 1st choice (56% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Ringer Lane, Chesterfield
Bolsover, S43 4DB
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