Whitecross Nursery School
Watson Street, Derby, DE1 3PJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Whitecross Nursery School is a nursery school in Derby for ages 2 to 4. It is one of the 116 schools in Derby. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 January 2015, report published 24 February 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 1 May 2024
Whitecross Nursery School is a special place where children arrive with big smiles on their faces. They flourish due to the exceptional standard of education and care that they receive. Children are happy and safe. Relationships between staff and children are strong. Staff know children incredibly well. Children love coming to school. Parents and carers agree. Typical comments include, 'Whitecross is an absolutely spectacular school. The staff go above and beyond. We cannot praise this school enough.' The school places a strong focus on supporting children to develop positive behaviours and attitudes. Well-structured routines and expectations guide children to make the right choices, including being respectful of others. Children's behaviour is impeccable. They model the school values beautifully. Children are independent, resilient, kind and curious learners. For those who require additional support to communicate, the school ensures that bespoke systems are in place to enable children to manage their feelings and emotions. The school has high expectations of children's learning. Adults provide high-quality teaching and guidance for them. They ensure that children's play is purposeful and fun. Children thrive when playing and learning with their friends in the exciting environment, and delight in each other's achievements.
Pupil numbers and mix
86 pupils on roll
Schools near Whitecross Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Central Community Nursery School | 0.2 miles | Report card: Urgent improvement to needs attention |
| Ashgate Nursery School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Urgent improvement to needs attention |
| Stonehill Nursery School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good |
| Walbrook Nursery School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding |
| Harrington Nursery School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding |
School details
- School type
- Local authority nursery school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 4
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mrs Claire FitzPatrick
- Phone
- 01332371876
- Address
- Watson Street, Derby, DE1 3PJ
- Local authority
- Derby
- URN
- 112480
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.