Alvaston Infant and Nursery School, Derby

In its own words: "Relationships are at the heart of all that we do and we strive to treasure our relationships with every member of our school community."

The school runs after-school care.

For September 2026 entry, 61 families put Alvaston Infant and Nursery School as their first choice and 137 named it as one of their preferences, for 63 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Alvaston Infant and Nursery School are Alvaston Junior Academy (under 0.1 miles, Requires improvement, 55% reading, 45% maths); St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy (0.3 miles, Good, 76% reading, 61% maths); Oakwood Infant and Nursery School (0.4 miles, Good); and Oakwood Junior School (0.5 miles, Good, 74% reading, 74% maths).

9.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (67%), Mixed (17%) and Asian (6%).

Alvaston Infant and Nursery School had 16 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Spondon Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Lodge (opposite), 220 metres away.

Alvaston Infant and Nursery School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Alvaston Infant and Nursery School are Alvaston Moor Academy (1 mile) and Noel-Baker Academy (1.1 miles).