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Eastfield Infant and Nursery School

Pig Lane, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5QT

Good

Inspected 25 September 2019

Good
Ofsted
Primary
Phase
3–7
Ages
206
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community school
Type

About Eastfield Infant and Nursery School

Eastfield Infant and Nursery School is a community school in St Ives, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 3–7. It has 206 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 September 2019) rated it Good. 10.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 53.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Cambridgeshire →
School Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 3–7
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
206 / 219 (94%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
25 September 2019

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

10.4%
Free school meals
53.1%
EAL
2.9%
SEN support
12.1%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

4.4%
Overall absence
10.6%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

8.96
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24
23
Pupils per teacher
↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24
11.4
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24
£50,186
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 20% on leadership pay
↑ +£6,280 vs 2023/24
1
Teacher vacancies
10% rate
↑ +1 vs 2023/24
2
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,669
Spend per pupil
£6,509
Income per pupil
44%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Pig Lane, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5QT
Phone
01480463958
Headteacher
Laura Summerfield

Teaching Jobs

Admin / HR
School Receptionist & Finance Assistant (Temporary)
Fixed term or temporaryPart time
Closes 12 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Eastfield Infant and Nursery School?
Eastfield Infant and Nursery School is a community school in St Ives, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 3–7.
How many pupils does Eastfield Infant and Nursery School have?
Eastfield Infant and Nursery School has 206 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Eastfield Infant and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Eastfield Infant and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 September 2019).
Where is Eastfield Infant and Nursery School?
Eastfield Infant and Nursery School is located at Pig Lane, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5QT.

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