What does “with nursery” mean on this South Derbyshire page?

It means the school currently has nursery provision flagged in the live school data. It does not by itself confirm admissions priority or guaranteed progression into Reception.

Does nursery attendance guarantee a Reception place in South Derbyshire?

No. Many schools make it clear that nursery attendance does not guarantee admission into the main school, so parents should still check each school’s admissions policy carefully.

Why use a nursery-specific list for South Derbyshire?

For families focused on the early-years to primary transition, this list makes it easier to compare schools that currently offer nursery provision without manually filtering the wider hub.

Best Primary Schools with Nursery in South Derbyshire

Schools across the South Derbyshire council area. Focus on primary and all-through schools that offer nursery provision, then compare rankings, maps and nearby options. This page currently lists 15 schools in South Derbyshire. Schools featured here include Findern Primary School, Hilton Spencer Academy and Linton Primary School.

Key Performance Metrics for South Derbyshire

% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths

South Derbyshire56%

England62%

% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths

South Derbyshire6%

England8%

% students reaching expected standard in science

South Derbyshire80%

England82%

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

South Derbyshire7.0/10

England7.3/10

% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths

South Derbyshire

56%vsEngland

62%

% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths

South Derbyshire

6%vsEngland

% students reaching expected standard in science

South Derbyshire

80%vsEngland

82%

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

South Derbyshire

7.0/10vsEngland

7.3/10

Top schools in South Derbyshire

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Findern Primary School
Findern
Hilton Spencer Academy
Hilton
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Linton Primary School
Linton
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Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School
Newhall
Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School
Coton-in-the-Elms
St Edward's Catholic Academy
Newhall
Walton On Trent CofE Primary and Nursery School
Walton-on-Trent
Hartshorne CofE Primary School
Hartshorne
Stenson Fields Primary Community School
Stenson Fields
Church Gresley Infant and Nursery School
Church Gresley
Dame Catherine Harpur's School
Ticknall
Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School
Newhall
Highfields Spencer Academy
Littleover
Newhall Infant School
Newhall
Repton Preparatory School
Milton