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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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