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Parklands Infant and Nursery School

Erewash, NG10 4BJPrimaryAges 3–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2025
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
46 1st-choice / 46 places
Ranking
Not ranked

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

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDerby Road, Nottingham, Erewash, NG10 4BJ
HeadteacherKaren Callaghan
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils194
Free School Meals (FSM)27.4%
School Capacity194 / 192 (101% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Mar 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (12 Mar 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 25 Feb 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Art StudiosICT SuiteDining HallMusic RoomsSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

GymnasticsSwimmingFootballCricketCross CountryAthleticsDance

Clubs & Activities

ChessGardeningFilm ClubArt ClubScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:30

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Parklands Infant and Nursery School

Parklands Infant and Nursery School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.