
Best Nurseries in Derbyshire
352 nurseries found
Key Facts
- There are 352 nurseries in Derbyshire, accounting for 44.2% of the total 796 nurseries in the county, providing early years education to young children.
- All 8 inspected nurseries in Derbyshire have achieved Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings, with 3 Outstanding and 5 Good, reflecting a 100% positive rating.
- Derbyshire's 352 nurseries cater to 512 pupils, with a relatively low 0.0% eligible for free school meals, compared to the national average of 23.8%.
- The nurseries in Derbyshire have a pupil-teacher ratio of 19.74, and 16.6% of pupils have special educational needs, with 4.1% having English as an additional language.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 352 nurseries in Derbyshire, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 18% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.7:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £15,183 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.
