Is Corfield CofE Infant School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 3 February 2026 under its report-card framework and graded three areas at Needs attention, three at Expected standard and one at Urgent improvement. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 333rd of 335 primary schools in Derbyshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at Corfield CofE Infant School?

Applications for Reception places at Corfield CofE Infant School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Corfield CofE Infant School

Thorpes Road, Heanor, DE75 7GQ

Local ranking333rd of 335 primary schools in Derbyshire

Ofsted: Needs attention

Primary

Phase

Capacity

4-7

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: Ofsted inspection 3 February 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 3 February 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Placed in a category of concern: Requires significant improvement.

Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Urgent improvement
Inclusion: Needs attention
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 81
Boys: 45 (56%)
Girls: 36 (44%)
Capacity: 90 (90% full)
SEND: 25.9%
FSM Eligible: 29.6%
EAL: 3.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.0%
SEN Support: 25.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 4.0
Budget per Pupil: £8,185/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 5.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 90.1%
White Other: 3.7%
Other: 2.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.2%
Asian Chinese: 1.2%
Black Other: 1.2%

90.1%

White British

3.7%

White Other

2.5%

Other

Historical Trends

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01773712893

info@corfield.derbyshire.sch.uk

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Thorpes Road

Heanor, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 112826
UKPRN: 10080367
Establishment No.: 3046

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