Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School

About Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School

Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School is a vibrant, mainstream Infant School nestled in the suburbs of Swadlincote, South Derbyshire. We believe that when children feel secure, valued, and inspired, they can truly flourish. Our dedicated team delivers a rich, diverse, and carefully tailored curriculum that nurtures curiosity, fosters creativity, and builds confidence.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Nicola Price

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 4.7

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 19 responses • 12.2% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

89.4% positive 10.6% negative

My child feels safe at this school

89.4% positive 10.6% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

73.7% positive 21.1% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

94.7% positive 5.3% negative

My child does well at this school

84.2% positive 15.8% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 19 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

7.1

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Reviews 4

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Emily W

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Excellent School and Staff"

We're so impressed with the facilities and resources at Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School. The staff are friendly, approachable, and genuinely care about our children's well-being. Our son loves learning and has made great progress since starting here. Highly recommend!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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David T

Parent Mar 15, 2022

5.0

"The Best School Decision We've Ever Made"

We've been blown away by the quality of education and care provided by Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School. The values of respect, responsibility, and compassion are embedded throughout the school, and we feel confident that our child is being well-prepared for the next stage of their education.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Kathryn B

Parent Sep 10, 2021

5.0

"A Wonderful Start to School Life"

Our child started at Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School this year, and we're delighted with the warm welcome and nurturing environment they've received. The teachers are fantastic, and we appreciate the extra support provided for children with special needs.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Rachel M

Parent Nov 25, 2020

4.0

"A Great School with Room for Improvement"

We moved to a new area and our child had to switch schools, but we're so glad they chose Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery. The facilities are lovely, and the staff are always willing to listen and adapt to individual needs. However, we found the communication between teachers and parents to be a bit patchy at times.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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