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Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School

Erewash, DE7 8RRPrimaryAges 2–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2026
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
55 1st-choice / 56 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School

Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School is a state primary in the Derbyshire local authority, serving children aged 2 to 7 in the Erewash borough. Among the 353 primary schools in the county, the top-ranked peers are Wessington Primary School, Redhill Primary School, and Longford CofE Primary School, all of which share a perfect ranking score of 100. Cotmanhay itself sits in a different position, reflecting its distinct local context. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, with 84 applications for 56 places and 55 first-preference offers made, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.5. This level of demand suggests that local families see it as a solid option for early years and infant education. The school has a nursery provision on site, which fits its age range and helps families transition children into formal schooling from age two.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBeauvale Drive, Ilkeston, Erewash, DE7 8RR
HeadteacherKaty Latchford
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils250
Free School Meals (FSM)72.0%
School Capacity250 / 240 (104% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Nov 2021
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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, 19 Jan 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsSports HallLibraryForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

NetballTennisCross CountryGymnasticsRoundersAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubArt ClubCodingChess

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Source: cotmanhayinfants.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Cotmanhay 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.