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Newton Solney CofE (Aided) Infant School

South Derbyshire, DE15 0SFPrimaryAges 5–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
11 1st-choice / 11 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Newton Solney CofE (Aided) Infant School

Newton Solney CofE (Aided) Infant School is a tiny Church of England primary in Derbyshire, catering for just 26 pupils aged 5 to 7. It sits within a local authority that includes 353 primary schools, nine of which hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. Among its same-type peers in the area, the school is ranked alongside Wessington Primary School, Redhill Primary School, and Longford CofE Primary School, all of which share the top ranking score. The school is heavily oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 32 applications for just 11 places, with all 11 first-preference families offered a spot. That works out at nearly three applicants per place, a clear sign of its popularity among local parents. Headteacher Davinia Gamble leads a school that is small by design — capacity is 69, so there is room to grow — but the current roll suggests families value the intimate, focused setting this infant school provides.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressTrent Lane, Burton-on-Trent, South Derbyshire, DE15 0SF
HeadteacherDavinia Gamble
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils26
Free School Meals (FSM)3.8%
School Capacity26 / 69 (38% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibraryForest SchoolSensory RoomGymnasiumSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

FootballRoundersAthleticsDanceGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

CodingDramaEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismSpeech & Language

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

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Newton Solney CofE (Aided) 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.