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Marlpool Infant School

Amber Valley, DE75 7NFPrimaryAges 4–7MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Apr 2025
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
10 1st-choice / 12 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Marlpool Infant School

Marlpool Infant School, a state primary in Amber Valley, Derbyshire, was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2025, a rating it has held consistently across both its recent inspections. The school, which caters for children aged 4 to 7, received Good grades across every category judged, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision. With only 34 pupils on roll against a capacity of 60, the school operates at just over half its potential size, which allows for a notably high staff-to-pupil ratio. This is a school where academic outcomes are built on a solid foundation in the early years, and the Ofsted report highlights that leadership and management are also Good, providing a stable environment for learning. The school’s most informative exam metric is its early years provision grade, which was Good, reflecting strong starting points for its youngest learners.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressProspect Road, Heanor, Amber Valley, DE75 7NF
HeadteacherL Thorpe
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils34
Free School Meals (FSM)29.4%
School Capacity34 / 60 (57% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Apr 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 18 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Playing FieldsLibraryArt StudiosSports HallForest SchoolMusic RoomsICT SuiteSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballCricketGymnasticsRoundersDance

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubChessCodingArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismSpeech & LanguageOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: marlpoolinfants.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marlpool Infant School

Marlpool 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.