Pear Tree Infant School
95%
Capacity
257
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Pear Tree Infant School
Pear Tree Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Derby community, welcoming children from age 2 to 7. The school has 257 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 270 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Pear Tree Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Balbinder Suddhi, it falls under Derby local authority.
Pear Tree Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 127 applications for 65 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 60 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Pear Tree Infant School include Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Cross Country, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Gardening, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 59.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Derby, Pear Tree 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 | 2 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Pear Tree Street, Pear Tree Infant School, Pear Tree Street, Derby, De23 8pn, Derby, Derby, DE23 8PN |
| Headteacher | Balbinder Suddhi |
| Local Authority | Derby |
| Number of Pupils | 257 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 59.9% |
| School Capacity | 257 / 270 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Jan 2023. 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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed65
127
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
60 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Pear Tree Street, Pear Tree Infant School, Pear Tree Street, Derby, De23 8pn, Derby
Derby, DE23 8PN
Pear Tree Street, Pear Tree Infant School, Pear Tree Street, Derby, De23 8pn, Derby
Derby, DE23 8PN
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