Selston Church of England Infant and Nursery School
148%
Capacity
111
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About Selston Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Selston Church of England Infant and Nursery School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Ashfield community, welcoming children from age 2 to 7. The school has 111 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (148% of 75 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Selston Church of England Infant and Nursery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kathryn Woods, it falls under Nottinghamshire local authority.
Selston Church of England Infant and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 51 applications for 17 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 were first-preference applications.
Selston Church of England Infant and Nursery School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 92% recommending the school (12 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Selston Church of England Infant and Nursery School include Library, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Forest School, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Dance, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Ashfield, Selston Church of England Infant and Nursery 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Nottingham Road, Nottingham, Ashfield, NG16 6DH |
| Headteacher | Kathryn Woods |
| Local Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Number of Pupils | 111 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.7% |
| School Capacity | 111 / 75 (148% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Jan 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 Feb 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
12 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed17
51
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
17 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Nottingham Road, Nottingham
Ashfield, NG16 6DH
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