Lenthall Infant and Nursery School
Marsh Avenue, Dronfield, S18 2HBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Lenthall Infant and Nursery School is a primary school in Dronfield for ages 2 to 7. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 October 2013, report published 17 October 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 October 2023
This is a welcoming school. Children settle quickly when they join the early years setting. Staff get to know every child. They establish warm and trusting relationships. Across the school, pupils feel safe. They are confident that the adults in school will help them to sort out any problems they may have. The school's vision is for pupils to 'be proud'. Pupils learn to believe in themselves and to have big dreams for their futures. They also learn to be resilient when they find things hard. A recent visit from a Paralympian modelled this 'can-do' attitude to the pupils. The school has high expectations for pupils' behaviour. Pupils know that they are expected to be kind, caring, honest, helpful, polite and to always try their best. They strive to earn 'dojo points' for sticking to the 'golden rules'. They know that there are consequences when they do not. They say this is fair. Pupils enjoy learning together. They play together harmoniously at social times. Parents are proud of the school. A large majority are highly complimentary about how the school knows and cares for their children. One parent said: 'This school is everything I would want for my child.'
What the school should improve
- There have been many recent changes to improve the school. As yet, not all of these changes are fully embedded. The school must continue to monitor the impact of this work to ensure that the changes made are fully effective.
- Some leaders' experience of leading a subject is at an early stage. They have not yet had the depth of training they need to be able to discuss the curriculum with confidence or make precise checks on pupils' learning. The school should ensure that curriculum leaders gain the necessary knowledge and confidence to expertly fulfil their roles.
- Some pupils' knowledge of different faiths is fragile. Although pupils know to respect difference, some pupils are not aware of what these differences may be. The school should ensure that pupils develop a secure, age-appropriate knowledge of the beliefs of different faiths in order to be fully prepared for life in modern Britain.
Pupil numbers and mix
82 pupils on roll, with places for 90
Schools near Lenthall Infant and Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmesdale Infant School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Dronfield Stonelow Junior School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 76% met the expected standard |
| Northfield Junior School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Dronfield Junior School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Dronfield Infant School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kerry Moody
- Phone
- 01246414569
- Address
- Marsh Avenue, Dronfield, S18 2HB
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 112696
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.