Brockwell Nursery and Infant School, based in Chesterfield, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 7. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Brockwell Nursery and Infant School currently has around 207 pupils on roll, which is about 115% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 58% boys and 42% girls. Around 15.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 7.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (91.3%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Brockwell Nursery and Infant School, Chesterfield, S40 4NP |
| Website: | www.brockwell-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01246232034 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Derbyshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Philippa Osborn Smith |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 112673 |
Ofsted inspection date: 27/06/2017
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 180 |
| Number of Pupils: | 207 |
| Number of Boys: | 120 |
| Number of Girls: | 87 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 7.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 91.30% | 189 |
| Indian | 1.90% | 4 |
| Other White | 1.40% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.40% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 1.40% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 1 |
| African | 0.50% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brockwell Nursery and Infant School Brockwell Nursery and Infant School , Purbeck Avenue S40 4NP | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockwell Junior School Purbeck Avenue , Loundsley Green S40 4NP | 3out of 4 | 75 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Junior School School Board Lane , Brampton S40 1DD | - not rated | 877 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Infant School School Board Lane , S40 1DD | - not rated | 877 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Primary School School Board Lane , Brampton S40 1DD | - not rated | 877 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Newbold Road , Upper Newbold S41 8AG | 4out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Newbold Road , Upper Newbold S41 8AG | - not rated | 1,369 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbold Community School Highfield Lane , Newbold S41 8BA | - not rated | 1,657 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Newbold Highfield Lane , Newbold S41 8BA | 3out of 4 | 1,657 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community School Boythorpe Avenue , Boythorpe S40 2NS | 3out of 4 | 1,736 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield College Infirmary Road , S41 7NG | - not rated | 1,932 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashgate Croft School Ashgate Road , S40 4BN | 4out of 4 | 445 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Croft School Ashgate Road , S40 4BN | - not rated | 445 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Convent School 42 Newbold Road , S41 7PL | - not rated | 1,345 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frank Merifield School Hady Hill , S41 0EF | - not rated | 3,126 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.