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Council: Derbyshire

Rosliston CofE Primary School

Swadlincote, Derbyshire - DE12 8JW

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Our school vision is to provide learning without limits in a happy, safe and secure environment, supported by Christian values.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

Rowsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School

Matlock, Derbyshire - DE4 2ED

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“We are a busy and friendly Christian school, with lots going on. This website aims to give you a taster of the school, as well as providing regular updated information for both parents and pupils.”

PrimaryEstablished

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Ofsted: Good

Quality of education: Good

Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy

Ilkeston, Derbyshire - DE7 4HX

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

SecondaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Sale and Davys Church of England Primary School

Derby, Derbyshire - DE73 7HA

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“The origins of the school date back to the 18th century when Elizabeth Sale bequeathed an annual income for the education of the poor in Barrow Upon Trent. Her will of 1776 stated: "... pay the sum of one hundred pounds and put and place the sum out to interest after the rate of four percent...”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Sawley Infant and Nursery School

Nottingham, Derbyshire - NG10 3DQ

Nursery - Year 2 (ages 3-7)

“Everyone involved in your child’s education—our dedicated staff, committed governors, supportive families, and of course, our amazing children—works together to create a happy, caring, and successful school community.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Sawley Junior School

Nottingham, Derbyshire - NG10 3DQ

Year 3 - Year 6 (ages 7-11)

“What unites ONE Academy Trust and Sawley Junior School is our agreement on a broad set of principles. We believe in respect, in caring and valuing people, in an inclusive and ethical approach and in nurturing a culture of continuous improvement.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Scarcliffe Primary School

Chesterfield, Derbyshire - S44 6TH

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“We believe every child can succeed, no matter their starting point or background. At Scarcliffe, we are aspirational for all and are committed to ensuring every child becomes a confident reader, writer, and mathematician in order to achieve their full potential.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Scargill CofE Primary School

Ilkeston, Derbyshire - DE7 6GU

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“There are many different kinds of community and most of us are part of several. We may belong to a school, a church, a club or a village or town. Belonging to a community means that we are not just an individual, separate from everyone else, but we are in relationship with others.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Shardlow Primary School

Derby, Derbyshire - DE72 2GR

Year 1 - Year 6 (ages 5-11)

“Our values, the ‘Shardlow Spirits’ help us to create an environment where this is possible.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Sharley Park Community Primary School

Chesterfield, Derbyshire - S45 9BN

Year 1 - Year 6 (ages 5-11)

“As Headteacher of our amazing school, I wish you a very warm welcome to Sharley Park Community Primary School. We are a large two-form entry school in the heart of the wonderful Clay Cross community with the most wonderful children and families.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Shirebrook Academy

Mansfield, Derbyshire - NG20 8QF

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“At Shirebrook Academy we are committed to inspiring all members of our academy community to be the best that they can be.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Shirland Primary School

Alfreton, Derbyshire - DE55 6BH

Year 1 - Year 6 (ages 5-11)

“Shirland Primary is a happy school with a very positive ethos. We believe that all children can be encouraged to do their best in this supportive and hardworking environment.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Simmondley Primary School

Glossop, Derbyshire - SK13 6NN

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Somercotes Infant and Nursery School

Alfreton, Derbyshire - DE55 4LY

Nursery - Year 2 (ages 3-7)

“If you are a school leader who’d like to get in touch with somebody to learn more about The Trust and how our values align, you can contact us here.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Somerlea Park Junior School

Alfreton, Derbyshire - DE55 4JE

Year 3 - Year 6 (ages 7-11)

“If you are a school leader who’d like to get in touch with somebody to learn more about The Trust and how our values align, you can contact us here.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

South Darley CofE Primary School

Matlock, Derbyshire - DE4 2JT

Year 1 - Year 6 (ages 5-11)

“South Darley is a Church of England school in the Diocese of Derby, and children of all faiths and none are welcome. You do not need to be a member of the Church of England, or a regular churchgoer, for your child to be offered a place.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

South Normanton Nursery School

Alfreton, Derbyshire - DE55 2JB

Nursery - Reception (ages 3-5)

“We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to South Normanton Nursery. We are a local authority (Derbyshire County Council) maintained nursery school, providing quality education to children aged 3 and 4 years.”

NurseryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

South Wingfield Primary School

Alfreton, Derbyshire - DE55 7NJ

Year 1 - Year 6 (ages 5-11)

“At South Wingfield Primary School, we pride ourselves on providing a happy, friendly, and nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

Speedwell Infant School

Chesterfield, Derbyshire - S43 3JJ

Nursery - Year 2 (ages 3-7)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Spire Junior School

Chesterfield, Derbyshire - S40 2EN

Year 3 - Year 6 (ages 7-11)

“We have exceptionally high expectations of every child in our school and we encourage them to excel not only in their academic work but also in other aspects of their school life.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good