Spire Nursery and Infant School
Derby Road, Chesterfield, S40 2EUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Spire Nursery and Infant School is a primary school in Chesterfield 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 2011.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 October 2011, report published 3 November 2011
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 July 2023
Pupils love coming to school. They are polite and greet visitors in a friendly way. The 'Aspire' values shine through. Pupils are independent, resilient and have high aspirations. They are happy and get along well with each other. One pupil described the school as, 'A family, we are all special. No matter who you are, we are all part of this school.' Pupils feel safe. They say that bullying does not happen often. When it does, they know that adults will sort it quickly. Pupils know that if they have any worries, there are adults that they can talk to. They behave well in lessons and during social times. There is a culture of respect at this school. Leaders have high expectations of pupils' behaviour and learning. Pupils live up to these expectations. They work hard, entering school each day with a smile and a thirst for learning. Pupils actively participate in school life. Some pupils hold responsibilities in school. These include animal carers, who look after the school chickens and the two school goats, Bert and Gizmo. Pupils are behaviour officers, helping younger pupils to behave and play nicely. The school council and first aiders are proud of their responsibilities.
What the school should improve
- Recent changes to the curriculum development for some subjects are still new, and therefore the full impact on attainment is not yet realised. Leaders should continue with their ambitious curriculum plans in their entirety and monitor the impact developments have on improving pupils' knowledge over time.
- Senior leaders have many subjects to lead. Some subject leaders are new to the role and have not benefited from training to develop their understanding of subject leadership. Leaders should continue to support subject leaders, to ensure that they have the appropriate skills and knowledge to successfully monitor, develop and evaluate the effectiveness of their subject areas.
Pupil numbers and mix
180 pupils on roll, with places for 150
Schools near Spire Nursery and Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spire Junior School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 31% met the expected standard |
| Walton Peak Flying High Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Hasland Infant School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| William Rhodes Primary and Nursery School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 39% met the expected standard |
| Hasland Junior School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 66% 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 Kelly Hill
- Phone
- 01246234727
- Address
- Derby Road, Chesterfield, S40 2EU
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 112660
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.