Parklands Infant and Nursery School
About Parklands Infant and Nursery School
Parklands Infant and Nursery School in Erewash is a state primary for children aged 3 to 7, and it is genuinely popular with local families. The school is currently operating at full capacity with 194 pupils against a published capacity of 192, and the demand is clear: for the 2025/26 intake, there were 106 applications for just 46 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.3 applicants per place. All 46 first-preference offers were taken up, meaning the school is a firm first choice for many. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 27.4%, which is significantly above the national average for primary schools and suggests the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. This context matters because it frames the school's achievements — it is not a selective or affluent intake, yet it is clearly in high demand.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 21 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Mar 2025Latest monitoring visit (12 Mar 2025): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 25 Feb 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
09:00 – 15:30
Source: parklands-school.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Was this page helpful?
Frequently Asked Questions About Parklands Infant and Nursery School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
How to Choose a Primary School
Step-by-step guide to choosing the right primary school
KS2 SATs Explained
A parent's guide to Year 6 SATs and how results are reported
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights