Creswell CofE Controlled Infant and Nursery
About Creswell CofE Controlled Infant and Nursery
Of the 41 parents who responded to Ofsted's Parent View survey, 71% said they would recommend Creswell CofE Controlled Infant and Nursery to other families. That's a solid majority, though the detail behind the headline figure is worth a closer look. On the question of whether their child is happy at the school, 88% of parents either agreed or strongly agreed, and 86% felt their child does well there. However, responses were more divided on how the school supports wider personal development, with 44% disagreeing or strongly disagreeing. The school is clearly popular locally: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 68 applications for 55 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.24. Of those, 53 were first-preference applications, and all 53 received offers. The school is a Church of England primary for children aged 3 to 7, with a nursery on site, and is led by headteacher Daniel Webster.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 41 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Apr 2025Latest monitoring visit (2 Apr 2025): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 3 Feb 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:40 – 15:10
Breakfast club
07:50-08:15
Source: creswell-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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