The Park Infant & Nursery School
86%
Capacity
215
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About The Park Infant & Nursery School
The Park Infant & Nursery School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Bolsover community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 215 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 250 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated The Park Infant & Nursery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nadeem Shah, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.
The Park Infant & Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 75 applications for 57 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 57 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at The Park Infant & Nursery School include Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Sensory Room, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Tennis, Cricket, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Drama, Choir, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 32.2%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bolsover, The Park Infant & 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 | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Orchard Close, Shirebrook, Mansfield, Bolsover, NG20 8JX |
| Headteacher | Nadeem Shah |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 215 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 32.2% |
| School Capacity | 215 / 250 (86% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Jan 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Mar 2024. 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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed57
75
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
57 families put this school as their 1st choice (76% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Orchard Close, Shirebrook, Mansfield
Bolsover, NG20 8JX
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