Oakwood Infant and Nursery School
Waldene Drive, Alvaston, Derby, DE24 0GZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Oakwood Infant and Nursery School 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 January 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 January 2018, report published 28 February 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 16 May 2023
Pupils enjoy coming to this inclusive school. They say that staff make them feel welcome when greeted each morning. Everyone treats each other with respect and relationships are positive. Pupils hold their teachers in high regard. Adults have high expectations of pupils' learning and behaviour. Pupils respond well to these expectations. Classrooms are calm. Pupils usually behave well both in lessons and around the school. On the playground, pupils play well together. They enjoy spending time with their friends. In most lessons, pupils are enthusiastic about what they are learning. They enjoy discovering new things and supporting each other's learning. Some pupils occasionally struggle with school life. When this happens, they are very well supported by adults. Pupils feel safe and are well looked after. Parents agree. Pupils say that bullying sometimes happens. They are confident that staff would sort out any occurrence quickly. If pupils have a concern or a worry, they know how to report this. Pupils know that staff will listen and help them. Pupils enjoy a range of experiences while at school. The children in Reception excitedly described how the 'greedy goats' ate all the food when they visited the farm.
What the school should improve
- The school's curriculum is broad and enriching. However, leaders' plans in a few subjects are not yet coherently sequenced. There is not enough information for teachers about what pupils should be taught and when to teach it. This means that pupils cannot always recall what they know. Leaders must identify the most important content that they want pupils to learn, and when, in all subjects.
- Knowledge of other cultures and faiths is less well developed than other aspects of pupils' personal development. Leaders should ensure that the school's curriculum provides meaningful opportunities to know about other cultures and faiths, so that pupils have a deeper understanding of diversity and difference in British society.
Pupil numbers and mix
296 pupils on roll, with places for 270
Schools near Oakwood Infant and Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Wyndham Spencer Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 63% met the expected standard |
| Alvaston Infant and Nursery School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Alvaston Junior Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 41% met the expected standard |
| Oak Grange Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Aimie Habgood
- Phone
- 01332574192
- Address
- Waldene Drive, Alvaston, Derby, DE24 0GZ
- Local authority
- Derby
- URN
- 112767
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.