Marlpool Infant School
57%
Capacity
34
Pupils
3.6x
Demand
About Marlpool Infant School
Marlpool Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Amber Valley community, welcoming children from age 4 to 7. The school has 34 pupils on roll, operating at 57% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Marlpool Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher L Thorpe, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.
Marlpool Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 43 applications for 12 places, making it 3.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.
Marlpool Infant School has good reviews on SchoolParrot (3.5/5 from 4 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Other Difficulty/Disability. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Marlpool Infant School include Playing Fields, Library, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Forest School, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Gymnastics, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Chess, Coding, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.4%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Amber Valley, Marlpool 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 | 4 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Prospect Road, Heanor, Amber Valley, DE75 7NF |
| Headteacher | L Thorpe |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 34 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.4% |
| School Capacity | 34 / 60 (57% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Apr 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 May 2025. 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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed12
43
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (23% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Prospect Road, Heanor
Amber Valley, DE75 7NF
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