Question 1

Is Charlotte Nursery and Infant School a good school?

Accepted Answer

The most recent Ofsted inspection (23 and 24 April 2025; published 10 June 2025) graded Behaviour and attitudes as Good and Personal development as Good, and identified early reading as a priority with consistent teaching and timely support. It also graded Quality of education, Leadership and management, and Early years provision as Requires improvement, with published improvement priorities around curriculum coherence and consistent approaches to checking what pupils know and remember.

Question 2

What are the fees at Charlotte Nursery and Infant School?

Accepted Answer

This is a state-funded maintained school with no tuition fees. Nursery and wraparound childcare may involve charges; families should check the school’s official information for current nursery pricing and the wraparound provider’s published rates.

Question 3

How do I apply for a Reception place for September 2027?

Accepted Answer

Reception applications are made via Derbyshire County Council’s coordinated admissions process. Derbyshire’s published timetable for 2027 to 2028 entry shows applications open on 9 November 2026, close at midnight on 15 January 2027, and offers are released on 16 April 2027.

Question 4

Is Charlotte Nursery and Infant School oversubscribed?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the school is recorded as oversubscribed for the Reception entry route in the provided admissions data. The latest figures supplied show 99 applications for 59 offers, which equates to about 1.68 applications per place.

Question 5

What are the school hours and is wraparound care available?

Accepted Answer

The school publishes phase-specific session times for Nursery, Reception, and Key Stage 1. Wraparound care is available through an on-site breakfast and after-school club arrangement, with sessions running from 7.30am to the start of the school day and from the end of the school day until 6.00pm on weekdays in term time.

Question 6

What clubs and enrichment does the school offer?

Accepted Answer

The school lists rotating after-school clubs across the year, with examples including Lego, choir, art, Makaton, curling, and a Chatterbox Cafe. The school also promotes Forest School as part of its wider enrichment approach, alongside trips and themed learning experiences referenced in the latest inspection narrative.

Question 7

Who is the headteacher of Charlotte Nursery and Infant School?

Accepted Answer

The headteacher is Miss Emma Pitman. The April 2025 Ofsted report lists Emma Pitman as headteacher, and Get Information About Schools search results also identify Miss Emma Pitman as headteacher.

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