Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School
134%
Capacity
161
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School
Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Derby community, welcoming children from age 2 to 7. The school has 161 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (134% of 120 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kathryn Leach, it falls under Derby local authority.
Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 50 applications for 28 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School include Sports Hall, Forest School, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Cricket, Netball, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Drama, Choir, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 62.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Derby, Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Gordon Road, Gordon Road Normanton, Derby, Derby, DE23 6WR |
| Headteacher | Kathryn Leach |
| Local Authority | Derby |
| Number of Pupils | 161 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 62.5% |
| School Capacity | 161 / 120 (134% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 Jul 2023. 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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
50
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Gordon Road, Gordon Road Normanton, Derby
Derby, DE23 6WR
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