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Speedwell Infant School

Chesterfield, S43 3JJPrimaryAges 3–7MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
20 1st-choice / 20 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Speedwell Infant School

Speedwell Infant School is a popular choice among local families, with 20 out of 20 first-preference applicants receiving offers for the 2025/26 intake. The school was oversubscribed, receiving 30 total applications for its 20 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.5. This level of demand suggests strong parent confidence, though no parent view survey data is available in the school's records to confirm a recommendation percentage. The school, which serves children aged 3 to 7 in Chesterfield, is a state-funded mixed primary under Derbyshire local authority. It has a nursery provision and a notably high percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals at 57.4%, reflecting its role in supporting a diverse local community. The headteacher is Jane Moore, and the school has a capacity of 120, currently housing 110 pupils.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCollege Avenue, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, S43 3JJ
HeadteacherJane Moore
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils110
Free School Meals (FSM)57.4%
School Capacity110 / 120 (92% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 11 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Outdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosDining HallForest SchoolMusic RoomsSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

DanceFootballGymnasticsCricket

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubScience ClubDramaBook Club

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

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

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Speedwell 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.