Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School
104%
Capacity
250
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School
Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Erewash community, welcoming children from age 2 to 7. The school has 250 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (104% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Katy Latchford, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.
Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 84 applications for 56 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 55 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School include Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Library, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Tennis, Cross Country, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Art Club, Coding, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 72.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Erewash, Cotmanhay 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 | 2 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Beauvale Drive, Ilkeston, Erewash, DE7 8RR |
| Headteacher | Katy Latchford |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 250 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 72.0% |
| School Capacity | 250 / 240 (104% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Nov 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Jan 2022. 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
2025/26Oversubscribed56
84
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
55 families put this school as their 1st choice (65% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Beauvale Drive, Ilkeston
Erewash, DE7 8RR
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