Lenthall Infant and Nursery School
88%
Capacity
79
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Lenthall Infant and Nursery School
Lenthall Infant and Nursery School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the North East Derbyshire community, welcoming children from age 2 to 7. The school has 79 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 90 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Lenthall Infant and Nursery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kerry Moody, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.
Lenthall Infant and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 52 applications for 22 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Lenthall Infant and Nursery School include Forest School, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Athletics, Cross Country, Cricket, as well as clubs including Drama, Art Club, Gardening, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 42.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North East Derbyshire, Lenthall 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 | Marsh Avenue, Dronfield, North East Derbyshire, S18 2HB |
| Headteacher | Kerry Moody |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 79 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 42.4% |
| School Capacity | 79 / 90 (88% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (12 Oct 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 17 Oct 2013. 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
2025/26Oversubscribed22
52
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Marsh Avenue, Dronfield
North East Derbyshire, S18 2HB
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