Speedwell 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.
Speedwell Infant School currently has around 110 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46.4% boys and 53.6% girls. Around 57.4% 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 6.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (87.3%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | College Avenue, Chesterfield, S43 3JJ |
| Website: | www.speedwellinfants.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01246472336 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Derbyshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Jane Moore |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 112629 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/10/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 120 |
| Number of Pupils: | 110 |
| Number of Boys: | 51 |
| Number of Girls: | 59 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 18.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 87.30% | 96 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.50% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 1.80% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 1.80% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.80% | 2 |
| African | 0.90% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.90% | 1 |
| Other White | 0.90% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speedwell Infant School College Avenue , Staveley S43 3JJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Staveley Junior School College Avenue , Staveley S43 3XE | 3out of 4 | 186 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic and Church of England Primary Calver Crescent , Staveley S43 3LY | - not rated | 620 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School Calver Crescent , Staveley S43 3LY | 3out of 4 | 620 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Inkersall Spencer Academy Inkersall Green Road , Inkersall S43 3SE | 3out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springwell Community College Middlecroft Road , Staveley S43 3NQ | - not rated | 1,124 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Community College Middlecroft Road , Staveley S43 3NQ | - not rated | 1,124 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherthorpe School Ralph Road , Staveley S43 3PU | - not rated | 1,127 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherthorpe School Ralph Road , Staveley S43 3PU | - not rated | 1,127 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inkersall Green School Inkersall Green Road , Inkersall S43 3SE | - not rated | 1,494 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.