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Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School

Academy converter · Derby · DE23 6WR

Ages 2–7 · 141 pupils · Derby

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Ofsted

Good

Overall absence

8.5%

Admissions demand

0.82 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-06-13

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence8.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)19.0%
Unauthorised3.3%
Authorised absence
5.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.6%
Enrolments in measure
84

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.82 · Often has places

1st preferences

14

Places offered

26

1st-preference offers

14

Total preferences (any rank)
44
Preferred offers (top 3)
17
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill118%

141 pupils · 120 places

Pupils on roll
141
Boys / girls
68 / 73
School capacity
120
Capacity fill
141 / 120 (118%)
Free school meals
51.9%
FSM pupils
56
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Derby
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Derby Diocesan Academy Trust
Headteacher
Ms Kathryn Leach

Location

Address
Gordon Road, Gordon Road Normanton
Postcode
DE23 6WR
Town
Derby
County
Derbyshire
Local authority
Derby
District
Derby
Constituency
Derby South
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 2–7, in Derby, Derby, 141 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 51.9%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Derby.

Open schools in Derby
160
Primary schools in Derby
108
Academies among open schools in Derby
47% (75)
Open schools in DE23
28
Primary in DE23
19
Open schools in Derby LA
120
Primary in Derby LA
75

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in DerbyNear DE23

  • Arboretum Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Derby · DE23 8GP · Derby

    Ages 2–11

    • KS241%
    • Absence6.4%
    • FSM65.7%
    • Demand1.00

    0.3 miles away

  • Hardwick Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Derby · DE23 6QP · Derby

    Ages 3–11

    • KS248%
    • Absence7.2%
    • FSM69.5%
    • Demand1.22

    0.3 miles away

  • Dale Community Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Derby · DE23 6NL · Derby

    Ages 5–11

    • KS246%
    • Absence6.8%
    • FSM55.8%
    • Demand0.95

    0.4 miles away

  • Firs Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Derby · DE22 3WA · Derby

    Ages 3–11

    • KS236%
    • Absence6.8%
    • FSM62.0%
    • Demand0.78

    0.4 miles away

  • Becket Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Derby · DE22 3QB · Derby

    Ages 3–11

    • KS247%
    • Absence6.2%
    • FSM54.3%
    • Demand1.86

    0.5 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Ms Kathryn Leach
Telephone
01332345997
Website
www.stchads.derby.sch.uk/

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