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Field House Infant School

Lower Whitworth Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4LT

Good

Inspected 3 October 2023

Good
Ofsted
Primary
Phase
3–7
Ages
204
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About Field House Infant School

Field House Infant School is an academy converter in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 3–7. It has 204 pupils on roll. It is part of EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 October 2023) rated it Good. 25.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Derbyshire →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 3–7
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
204 / 180 (113%) · over capacity
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
3 October 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

25.4%
Free school meals
5.5%
EAL
5.4%
SEN support
22.1%
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

5.0%
Overall absence
13.8%
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.

8.2
Teachers (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24
23.4
Pupils per teacher
↑ +3.9 vs 2023/24
8.5
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +3.7 vs 2023/24
£48,535
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 22% on leadership pay
↑ +£3,604 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 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.

£6,820
Spend per pupil
£7,452
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
Lower Whitworth Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4LT
Phone
01159324526
Headteacher
Karen Scrivens

Teaching Jobs

Teaching Assistant
Teaching and Learning Assistant
PermanentPart time£26,248 - £28,161 (FTE) · · 32 hours 30 minutes per week (8.30am-3.30pm less 30 minute lunchbreak). Term time only (39 weeks per year).
Closes 11 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Field House Infant School?
Field House Infant School is an academy converter in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 3–7.
How many pupils does Field House Infant School have?
Field House Infant School has 204 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Field House Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Field House Infant School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 October 2023).
Is Field House Infant School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Field House Infant School is part of EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Field House Infant School?
Field House Infant School is located at Lower Whitworth Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4LT.

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