Pear Tree Infant School
Pear Tree Street, Normanton, Pear Tree Infant School, Pear Tree Street, Derby, De23 8pn, Derby, DE23 8PNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Pear Tree 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 November 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 30 November 2022, report published 19 January 2023
- 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 30 November 2022
'Aiming high' is one of the core values at Pear Tree Infant School. Leaders have created an ambitious curriculum to give pupils a good start to their education. Staff inspire pupils to have high aspirations for their futures. Pupils are proud of their school. They told inspectors, 'I feel happy when I come here - we have a lot of fun,' and 'I like to be at school because I can make new friends and learn new things.' From the moment they start at Pear Tree Infants, pupils are immersed in a world of books. Pupils in Reception love listening to stories with the school's reading rabbits, Rosie and Rodrigo. Pupils cannot wait to visit the 'Reading Den'. They told inspectors, 'It is a relaxing indoor forest where we can go to read.' Pupils get on well with each other. They are polite and respectful. Pupils behave well. They enjoy being rewarded with 'Diddi Dots' for following the 'Golden Pear' rules. Pupils know that bullying is not tolerated. They know to tell an adult if anything is worrying them. One pupil, typical of many, told inspectors, 'The grown- ups at Pear Tree Infant School make sure everyone feels happy, comfortable and safe.'
What the school should improve
- In some of the foundation subjects, pupils do not remember the important knowledge they have been taught with sufficient understanding. This is because leaders do not closely monitor the implementation of the curriculum in all subjects. Leaders need to systematically check that all curriculum plans are being implemented effectively and make sure that they are having the intended impact on what pupils know and can do in every subject.
- The rate of absence remains too high. Missing so much time at school reduces the chances of these pupils making the progress they can achieve. Leaders need to review their systems for securing high attendance to make sure they are doing everything they can to reduce absenteeism, particularly for disadvantaged pupils.
Pupil numbers and mix
266 pupils on roll, with places for 270
Schools near Pear Tree Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pear Tree Community Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 36% met the expected standard |
| Hardwick Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 42% met the expected standard |
| Arboretum Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 29% met the expected standard |
| Village Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| St James' Church of England Aided Junior School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Balbinder Suddhi
- Phone
- 01332767244
- Address
- Pear Tree Street, Normanton, Pear Tree Infant School, Pear Tree Street, Derby, De23 8pn, Derby, DE23 8PN
- Local authority
- Derby
- URN
- 112728
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.