Cavendish Close Infant School
URN: 112749 • Derby DE21 4LY
Overview
- Name
- Cavendish Close Infant School
- URN
- 112749
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- C Diffin (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01332662239
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wood Road, Derby DE21 4LY
Summary
Cavendish Close Infant School is a community primary school located in Derby, catering to a mixed-gender population of 271 pupils, slightly above its capacity of 270. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where each child is recognized as unique and encouraged to develop their strengths. Under the leadership of Headteacher Christina Diffin, the school emphasizes high aspirations and aims to prepare children for the next stages of their education, both personally and academically.
The curriculum at Cavendish Close is broad and balanced, designed to engage students across various subjects, including reading, writing, mathematics, history, art, and science. The school promotes enquiry-based learning through well-resourced indoor and outdoor environments, ensuring that children thrive in a safe and stimulating atmosphere. The school also has established STAR Expectations and core values that guide student behaviour and learning.
Cavendish Close values strong community involvement, with dedicated staff and supportive parents working together to create a positive school culture. The school encourages open communication and invites prospective parents to visit and learn more about its ethos and educational offerings.
The curriculum at Cavendish Close is broad and balanced, designed to engage students across various subjects, including reading, writing, mathematics, history, art, and science. The school promotes enquiry-based learning through well-resourced indoor and outdoor environments, ensuring that children thrive in a safe and stimulating atmosphere. The school also has established STAR Expectations and core values that guide student behaviour and learning.
Cavendish Close values strong community involvement, with dedicated staff and supportive parents working together to create a positive school culture. The school encourages open communication and invites prospective parents to visit and learn more about its ethos and educational offerings.
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- Attendance and Absence (sen)
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (sen)
- 10 Learning Values (download)
- 8 Behaviour Values (download)
- Cavendish Close Infant and Nursery School (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policy Documents (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Terms and Conditions (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
- 3 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 270
- Pupils
- 271
- Boys
- 142
- Girls
- 129
- FSM %
- 30.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 271 | 142 | 129 | 270 | 30.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 265 | 137 | 128 | 270 | 30.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 271 | 138 | 133 | 270 | 30.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 271 | 138 | 133 | 270 | 30.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 279 | 146 | 133 | 348 | 32.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 316 | 156 | 160 | 348 | 25.10 |
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