Pear Tree Infant School
URN: 112728 • Derby DE23 8PN
Overview
- Name
- Pear Tree Infant School
- URN
- 112728
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Balbinder Suddhi (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01332767244
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Pear Tree Street, Derby DE23 8PN
Summary
Pear Tree Infant and Nursery School is a community primary school located in Derby, catering to a mixed-gender population of 257 pupils, with a capacity of 270. The school prides itself on fostering an ethos of mutual respect and high expectations, creating a vibrant and diverse environment where learning is engaging and challenging. The leadership emphasizes the importance of collaboration with parents, viewing them as essential partners in their children’s education.
The curriculum at Pear Tree focuses on early reading, writing, and mathematics, supported by structured programmes such as 'Essential Letters and Sounds' and 'Maths No Problem'. The school adopts a topic-based approach, providing hands-on experiences that enhance learning. Outdoor education, including forest schooling, plays a significant role in the curriculum, promoting active play and exploration.
Pear Tree is committed to supporting all learners, particularly vulnerable students, through tailored interventions and a robust behaviour system that celebrates achievements. The school actively involves the community in various events, ensuring a supportive and inclusive atmosphere for all families.
The curriculum at Pear Tree focuses on early reading, writing, and mathematics, supported by structured programmes such as 'Essential Letters and Sounds' and 'Maths No Problem'. The school adopts a topic-based approach, providing hands-on experiences that enhance learning. Outdoor education, including forest schooling, plays a significant role in the curriculum, promoting active play and exploration.
Pear Tree is committed to supporting all learners, particularly vulnerable students, through tailored interventions and a robust behaviour system that celebrates achievements. The school actively involves the community in various events, ensuring a supportive and inclusive atmosphere for all families.
Useful links
- Follow The Link To Reach More ParentsApp (other)
- Juniper Websites (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility Version (other)
- Family Hub guide - Sept to Dec 2025 DIGITAL version15th September 2025 (other)
- Autism-Education-Professionals-Training-Flyer-September-October-202515th September 2025 (other)
- Autism-Parent-Training-and-Support-Flyer-September-October-202515th September 2025 (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Griffe Field Primary School (78.6)
- Lawn Primary School (77.6)
- Griffe Field Primary School (77.4)
- Homefields Primary School (77.3)
- Lawn Primary School (77.0)
Key details
- LA
- Derby
- Age range
- 5 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 270
- Pupils
- 257
- Boys
- 124
- Girls
- 133
- FSM %
- 59.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-12-01
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 257 | 124 | 133 | 270 | 59.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 260 | 112 | 148 | 270 | 61.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 267 | 127 | 140 | 270 | 61.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 267 | 127 | 140 | 270 | 61.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 255 | 132 | 123 | 270 | 56.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 267 | 138 | 129 | 270 | 40.10 |
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