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Harrington Nursery School

Derby, DE23 8PENurseryAges 3–5MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
May 2023
KS2 Results
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Competition
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About Harrington Nursery School

Harrington Nursery School is a state nursery in Derby that parents clearly hold in high regard. While the school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage or an oversubscription ratio in its data, its Ofsted record offers a strong signal of quality. The school was rated Outstanding in its most recent graded inspection in 2014, and an ungraded inspection in May 2023 confirmed that it remains Outstanding. This places it among just two nurseries in the Derby local authority to hold that top rating, out of six state nurseries overall. The nearest other Outstanding nursery, Whitecross Nursery School, is 3.3 km away, making Harrington a standout choice for families in the area. With only 74 pupils on roll, the setting is small and intimate, which often appeals to parents looking for a close-knit early years environment where staff can give each child plenty of individual attention.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range3 to 5 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHarrington Street, Derby, Derby, DE23 8PE
HeadteacherHelen Kelk
Local AuthorityDerby
Number of Pupils74
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (4 May 2023): School remains Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 10 Feb 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
GymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryArt StudiosDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

4

Sports

Dance

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubBook ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

Speech & LanguageOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:30

Source: harrington.derby.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Harrington Nursery School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.