Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy
URN: 145520 • Chesterfield S41 8NF
Overview
- Name
- Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy
- URN
- 145520
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- MINERVA LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 51.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lauren Kay (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01246450634
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Scarsdale Road, Chesterfield S41 8NF
Summary
Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, with a current enrolment of 74 pupils and a capacity of 120. The school is committed to providing a nurturing and creative environment that fosters a love of learning among its students. The academy operates under the Minerva Learning Trust and emphasizes the importance of individual talents and positive attitudes towards education.
The school offers a two-year-old provision with a maximum of eight places, ensuring a low staff-to-child ratio of 1:4. This setting allows younger children to engage with their peers in a supportive atmosphere, where older children serve as role models. The curriculum is designed to promote social skills and independence, with a focus on collaborative learning experiences.
Whittington Moor Academy values community involvement and regularly updates parents through newsletters and social media. The school encourages parental engagement and provides various resources to support families, including health services and educational workshops. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
The school offers a two-year-old provision with a maximum of eight places, ensuring a low staff-to-child ratio of 1:4. This setting allows younger children to engage with their peers in a supportive atmosphere, where older children serve as role models. The curriculum is designed to promote social skills and independence, with a focus on collaborative learning experiences.
Whittington Moor Academy values community involvement and regularly updates parents through newsletters and social media. The school encourages parental engagement and provides various resources to support families, including health services and educational workshops. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
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Nearby alternatives
- Westfield Infant School (73.3)
- Walton Holymoorside Primary School (66.4)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary (64.8)
- Old Hall Junior School (64.7)
- Park House Primary School (63.5)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 2 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- MINERVA LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 120
- Pupils
- 74
- Boys
- 43
- Girls
- 31
- FSM %
- 57.80
- Open date
- 2018-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 74 | 43 | 31 | 120 | 57.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 86 | 51 | 35 | 120 | 49.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 75 | 42 | 33 | 120 | 49.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 75 | 42 | 33 | 120 | 49.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 83 | 42 | 41 | 120 | 42.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 104 | 54 | 50 | 120 | 35.10 |
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