Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy
Carlisle Avenue, Littleover, Derby, DE23 3ESOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy is a primary school in Derby for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 116 schools in Derby. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2011.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 October 2011, report published 14 November 2011
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 July 2023
This is an inclusive and friendly school where pupils 'believe, achieve and succeed'. Pupils are happy and say that they feel safe at school. They know who to talk to if they have any worries. Pupils know that adults will help them sort out any difficulties they may have. They know that staff care about them. Pupils gain from a wide range of activities that enrich their time at school. Leaders identify and celebrate talents. Pupils enjoy success when performing on stage in their 'rock steady' bands. Some pupils take on roles of responsibility. For example, pupils enjoy the responsibility of representing their class on the pupil forum. Leaders listen to them and value their opinions. The pupil forum has brought about change, for example ensuring that there are more playground bins. These bins ensure that all children actively recycle. Staff have high expectations of behaviour. Pupils rise to the challenge and behave very well. Pupils of all ages play well together during social times. Parents and carers are positive about the school. Typically, a parent commented that the school is 'welcoming and nurturing'.
What the school should improve
- Too many pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, boys and those who have English as an additional language, are regularly absent. This impacts negatively on their learning and progress. Leaders need to continue to develop the work with children and their families to ensure that all pupils attend school regularly and that the rate of persistent absence is reduced.
- In some foundation subjects, teachers do not choose the most appropriate activities to deliver the intended curriculum. This results in pupils not remembering as much of the curriculum as they should. Leaders should ensure that staff know how to select the most appropriate activities, so that pupils consistently know and remember more of the curriculum across all subjects.
- Teachers regularly check what pupils have learned in the core subjects. However, leaders have not developed a consistent approach to what needs to be assessed in foundation subjects. As a result, teachers do not clearly know what pupils have learned in these subjects. Leaders need to develop a consistent approach to assessing pupils' learning in foundation subjects.
Pupil numbers and mix
182 pupils on roll, with places for 206
Schools near Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 44% met the expected standard |
| Griffe Field Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 83% met the expected standard |
| St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 75% met the expected standard |
| Wren Park Primary School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 70% met the expected standard |
| Ridgeway Infant School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE HARMONY TRUST LTD
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Curtis
- Phone
- 01332760369
- Address
- Carlisle Avenue, Littleover, Derby, DE23 3ES
- Local authority
- Derby
- URN
- 147125
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.