Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School
Gordon Road, Gordon Road Normanton, Derby, DE23 6WROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School is a primary school in Derby for ages 2 to 7. It is one of the 116 schools in Derby. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 June 2023, report published 26 July 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 June 2023
Derby St Chad's is a happy school, where pupils feel safe. Pupils are supported to be confident. They are motivated to learn. They understand and meet the high expectations set by staff. Pupils proudly demonstrate the school's values of 'love, friendship, compassion and respect'. Leaders ensure that pupils are prepared for the next stage in their education and for life in modern Britain. Relationships between pupils and adults are very positive. Pupils are respectful and kind to each other. They say that bullying is rare, and dealt with quickly by staff when it does happen. Pupils contribute to the life of the school. They take their responsibilities seriously, for example as members of the school council and as reading buddies. Pupils enjoy a wide range of experiences. They take part in craft sessions and in planting and gardening with parents and carers. Many attend the board games, sports and reading clubs. Pupils are taught how to recycle. Pupils have lasting memories of visits to a farm, theatre and zoo. Parents value the support their children receive.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have made sure that most subject curriculums are well planned and sequenced, with the key knowledge pupils need to know identified. Leaders ensure that core subjects are implemented well. However, in some foundation subjects, the planned curriculums are not as well implemented. As a result, teaching does not focus sharply on the key knowledge pupils need to learn. Some pupils do not learn and remember what they need to in these subjects. Leaders should ensure that teachers have the expertise to deliver the intended curriculum in all subjects.
- Too many pupils do not attend school regularly enough. As a result, they do not benefit from the curriculum and wider experiences offered by the school. Leaders need to work with parents to challenge and support them to help their children attend school regularly.
Pupil numbers and mix
141 pupils on roll, with places for 120
Schools near Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Arboretum Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 29% met the expected standard |
| Hardwick Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 42% met the expected standard |
| Dale Community Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Firs Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 30% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Kathryn Leach
- Phone
- 01332345997
- Address
- Gordon Road, Gordon Road Normanton, Derby, DE23 6WR
- Local authority
- Derby
- URN
- 146575
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.