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Whitecross Nursery School
Watson Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 3PJ, Derby
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.5 / 100
Top 27%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
89
Ages
2–4
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this nursery excels in providing quality early education for children aged 2 to 4. The school boasts a strong LocaleIQ score of 73.5, indicating it performs better than 74% of schools, suggesting a supportive and enriching environment for young learners. Parents can feel confident in the school's commitment to fostering development during these crucial early years.
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Last inspected: 27 January 2015Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.3%
Black African6.7%
Asian Indian5.6%
Mixed Other3.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Asian Chinese2.2%
White Other1.1%
Other1.1%
Location
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52.92955, -1.49005 · DE1 3PJ
School details
Local authorityDerby
RegionEast Midlands
URN112480
School typeLocal authority nursery school
Websitewww.whitecross.derby.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Whitecross Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
Whitecross Nursery School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 January 2015.
Is Whitecross Nursery School a good school?
Whitecross Nursery School scores 73.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 27% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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