Question 1

Is Bradwell CofE (Controlled) Infant School a good school?

Accepted Answer

Ofsted’s graded inspection in May 2024 judged the school to be Good overall, with Good grades across quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision; safeguarding was effective.

Question 2

What are the fees at Bradwell CofE (Controlled) Infant School?

Accepted Answer

This is a state-funded school, so there are no tuition fees for statutory school age pupils.

Question 3

How do I apply for Reception entry for September 2027?

Accepted Answer

Applications are made through Derbyshire’s coordinated admissions process. Derbyshire’s published timeline for September 2027 entry states applications open on 9 November 2026, close at midnight on 15 January 2027, and offers are released on 16 April 2027.

Question 4

What are the academic strengths at Bradwell CofE (Controlled) Infant School?

Accepted Answer

External review of the May 2024 inspection highlights early reading as central, with phonics taught from the start of Reception, reading books matched to pupils’ known sounds, and staff identifying pupils at risk of falling behind so support can be put in quickly.

Question 5

What time does the school day start and finish?

Accepted Answer

The school publishes a start time of 08:45 and a finish time of 15:15, with children able to be brought into school from 08:30.

Question 6

Is wraparound care available?

Accepted Answer

The school advertises wraparound care from September 2025, including breakfast club and after school club options on weekdays in term time; families should confirm current availability and booking arrangements for their required days.

Question 7

Where do pupils go after Year 2?

Accepted Answer

Pupils normally transfer to Bradwell Junior School at the end of Year 2. Families still apply for junior places via the normal process; attendance at the infant school from outside the catchment does not automatically secure a junior place.

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