Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy
62%
Capacity
74
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy
Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Chesterfield community, welcoming children from age 2 to 7. The school has 74 pupils on roll, operating at 62% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lauren Kay, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.
Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 22 applications for 12 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy include Library, Art Studios, Forest School, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Netball, Cross Country, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Film Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 57.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Chesterfield, Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy 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 | Scarsdale Road, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, S41 8NF |
| Headteacher | Lauren Kay |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 74 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 57.8% |
| School Capacity | 74 / 120 (62% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Jul 2022. 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
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed12
22
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Scarsdale Road, Chesterfield
Chesterfield, S41 8NF
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