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Pear Tree Infant School

Derby, DE23 8PNPrimaryAges 2–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
60 1st-choice / 65 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Pear Tree Infant School

Pear Tree Infant School in Derby is a state primary for children aged 2 to 7, and its intake data tells a clear story of a school serving a community with significant need. With 257 pupils on roll against a capacity of 270, the school is operating very close to full, and the proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 59.9% — far above the national average, which typically sits around 23-24% for primary schools. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 127 applications for 65 total places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.95 applicants per place. All 60 first-preference applicants were offered a spot, suggesting that while competition exists, local families who prioritise the school are very likely to secure a place. This combination of high FSM and strong local demand points to a school that is both a vital community anchor and a popular choice among Derby parents.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPear Tree Street, Pear Tree Infant School, Pear Tree Street, Derby, De23 8pn, Derby, Derby, DE23 8PN
HeadteacherBalbinder Suddhi
Local AuthorityDerby
Number of Pupils257
Free School Meals (FSM)59.9%
School Capacity257 / 270 (95% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

30 Nov 2022
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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, 19 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Art StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsDining HallICT SuiteGymnasiumSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

SwimmingCricketCross CountryRoundersNetballFootball

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirGardeningChessCodingBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultySevere Learning

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:55

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

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Pear Tree 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.