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Ernehale Infant School

Gedling, NG5 6TAPrimaryAges 4–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
40 1st-choice / 49 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Ernehale Infant School

Ernehale Infant School in Gedling is a state primary for children aged 4 to 7, and its current roll of 149 pupils sits below its official capacity of 180, leaving some physical room to grow. Yet the demand from local families tells a different story: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 138 applications for just 49 places, making it heavily oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.82 applicants per spot. Of those, 40 were first-preference applications, and exactly 40 first-preference offers were made, meaning every family who put it top got in, but competition for those slots was fierce. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 9.4%, which is notably lower than the national primary average of around 23%, suggesting the school draws from a relatively less deprived catchment. This combination of strong local demand and a below-capacity roll hints at a school that is popular but not yet bursting at the seams, perhaps reflecting its reputation among families in the area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDerwent Crescent, Arnold, Nottingham, Gedling, NG5 6TA
HeadteacherCarmel Atkinson
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Number of Pupils149
Free School Meals (FSM)9.4%
School Capacity149 / 180 (83% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 24 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Music RoomsLibrarySensory RoomGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

FootballCricketDanceAthleticsGymnasticsCross Country

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessScience ClubBook ClubEco ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageProfound Learning

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

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Ernehale Infant School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.