Whitecross Nursery School, based in Derby, provides nursery education, serving pupils aged 2 to 4. The school is a local authority nursery 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.
Whitecross Nursery School currently has around 89 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46.1% boys and 53.9% girls. Around 25.0% 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.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (75.3%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Watson Street, Derby, DE1 3PJ |
| Website: | www.whitecross.derby.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01332371876 |
| School Type: | Local authority nursery school |
| Education phase: | Nursery |
| Local authority: | Derby |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Claire FitzPatrick |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 112480 |
Ofsted inspection date: 27/01/2015
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 4 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 89 |
| Number of Boys: | 41 |
| Number of Girls: | 48 |
| White British | 75.30% | 67 |
| African | 6.70% | 6 |
| Indian | 5.60% | 5 |
| Other Mixed | 3.40% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.20% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 2.20% | 2 |
| Chinese | 2.20% | 2 |
| Other White | 1.10% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitecross Nursery School Watson Street , DE1 3PJ | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 438 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Nursery School Copeland Street , DE1 2PU | - not rated | 1,984 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,339 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markeaton Primary School Bromley Street , DE22 1HL | - not rated | 491 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Primary School Ashbourne Road , DE22 3FS | 3out of 4 | 578 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Junior School Ashbourne Road , DE22 3FS | - not rated | 578 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Infant School Ashbourne Road , DE22 3FS | - not rated | 578 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy Broadway , DE22 1AU | 3out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Cathedral School Great Northern Road , DE1 1LR | 3out of 4 | 961 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Benedict Catholic School and Performing Arts College Duffield Road , Darley Abbey DE22 1JD | - not rated | 1,696 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Duffield Road , Darley Abbey DE22 1JD | 3out of 4 | 1,696 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | 3out of 4 | 2,969 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackworth College, Derby Prince Charles Avenue , Mackworth DE22 4LR | - not rated | 2,656 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby College The Roundhouse , Roundhouse Road DE24 8JE | - not rated | 2,664 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bemrose School Uttoxeter New Road , DE22 3HU | 3out of 4 | 1,763 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited Juniper Lodge , 43 Kedleston Road DE22 1FP | - not rated | 323 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aurora Ryefields School 80 Parker Street , DE1 3HF | - not rated | 340 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School 56 Cedar Street , DE22 1GE | - not rated | 427 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Grove Cedar Street , DE22 1HL | - not rated | 444 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Lees 63a Duffield Road , DE22 1AA | - not rated | 452 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.