Harrington Nursery School
Harrington Street, Peartree, Derby, DE23 8PEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Harrington Nursery School is a nursery school in Derby for ages 2 to 5. It is one of the 116 schools in Derby. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 January 2014, report published 10 February 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 May 2023
This school truly lives up to its motto 'Be, Belong, Become - with extra sparkle'. It is, indeed, a little gem in the heart of the community. Children thrive because they have opportunities to 'Be' themselves. They develop confidence and independence. All children are welcome, regardless of their race or background. This is because all families 'Belong' in this welcoming nursery. Through the expert care and teaching, the children 'Become' confident learners. They are very well prepared for the next stage in their education. Some children are in the early stages of learning to speak English. They receive skilled support to develop good language skills quickly and naturally. Parents and carers strongly endorse the school, especially the quality of the home-school communications. Children behave very well. They follow the nursery routines with confidence. Staff have high expectations for behaviour, and children readily respond. There is a calm and happy atmosphere throughout the nursery. Positive relationships enable children to flourish. Children benefit from the exceptional range of activities and experiences provided. Visits to places such as farms, parks and castles help to broaden their horizons. Local activities, such as strawberry picking or a visit to the Chinese supermarket, introduce children to life beyond the nursery.
Pupil numbers and mix
69 pupils on roll
Schools near Harrington Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Walbrook Nursery School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding |
| Stonehill Nursery School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good |
| Lord Street Nursery School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good |
| Ashgate Nursery School | 2 miles | Report card: Urgent improvement to needs attention |
| Central Community Nursery School | 2 miles | Report card: Urgent improvement to needs attention |
School details
- School type
- Local authority nursery school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 5
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mrs Helen Kelk
- Phone
- 01332769821
- Address
- Harrington Street, Peartree, Derby, DE23 8PE
- Local authority
- Derby
- URN
- 112474
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.