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Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School
Goodgraded 17/11/2021Ages 2–7250 pupils
Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 7 in Ilkeston, within the Derbyshire local authority. The school has around 250 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 17/11/2021, Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Ilkeston can view Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 17/11/2021. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Pupil intake50.7%
Free school meals50.7%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language7.9%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled78%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.8%
Attendance92.8%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher20.1
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence26.1%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Ilkeston
All schools in Ilkeston →Cotmanhay Junior School0.0 miEsteem Valley Academy0.3 miBennerley Fields SchoolGood · 0.3 miCharlotte Nursery and Infant School0.7 miGranby Junior School0.7 miChaucer Junior SchoolGood · 1.3 mi
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