Clowne Infant and Nursery School
Ringer Lane, Clowne, Chesterfield, S43 4DBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Clowne Infant and Nursery School is a primary school in Chesterfield for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 May 2024, report published 18 June 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 May 2024
This is a good school. It is highly valued by pupils and their families. One parent spoke for many when they said, 'Clowne Infant and Nursery school is a truly wonderful school where children thrive.' Children receive an excellent start to their education within the Nursery and Reception provisions. Leadership is expert. Staff are knowledgeable and skilled. Children enjoy a carefully planned curriculum. They receive genuine love and care. Pupils learn without distraction. Lessons are harmonious. Routines are well understood. Pupils do not fear bullying in school. They trust adults to resolve any problems. They describe the school as their 'happy place'. The school is ambitious for all pupils. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are particularly well supported. Learning needs are swiftly identified and addressed. Pupils with SEND experience an ambitious and suitably adapted curriculum. Reading is a priority. The school finds many creative ways to introduce pupils to the love of reading. Pupils said that the library is a 'safe and comfy place to lose yourself in a book'. They love the reading rewards. The book vending machine is a real winner!
What the school should improve
- The quality of the curriculum has improved. In some foundation subjects the curriculum is new and needs time to embed. In some of these subjects, assessment systems need refining so that the school has a more accurate view of the curriculum impact. The school must ensure that the curriculum is securely and consistently embedded across all subjects and that assessment across all subjects is robust and informs pupils' next learning steps.
- Attendance has improved. There are fewer pupils that are persistently absent or late. However, some disadvantaged pupils do not attend school regularly enough. They are missing out on their learning and subsequently underachieve. The school must continue the work to improve the attendance and achievement of disadvantaged pupils.
Pupil numbers and mix
318 pupils on roll, with places for 270
Schools near Clowne Infant and Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clowne Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Barlborough Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Creswell CofE Controlled Infant and Nursery | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Creswell Junior School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Brockley Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 67% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Susie Kirby
- Phone
- 01246810518
- Address
- Ringer Lane, Clowne, Chesterfield, S43 4DB
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 112533
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.