Stonehill Nursery School, Derby
Stonehill Nursery School is a nursery school for pupils aged 2 to 5 in Derby. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Stonehill Nursery School in detail
Who goes there
0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 59.2% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (72%), White British (8%) and Mixed (8%).
In 2026, 14 pupils (18.4%) received SEN support and 2 (2.6%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Derby Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Chads Road (e-bound), 60 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Stonehill Nursery School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 1238 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Derby (267), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from June 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Stonehill creates a warm, welcoming environment where your child will feel valued and happy. The school prioritises emotional development and independence skills, helping children manage their feelings and look after themselves. Strong partnerships with families mean you'll receive regular updates on your child's progress and guidance on how to support their learning at home.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on children's personal, social and emotional development with calm, consistent behaviour support
- Children develop a love of reading through carefully mapped books and daily songs and rhymes
- Excellent relationships with families, with regular events and positive communication about children's progress
- Staff receive good professional development opportunities that enhance their teaching
- Inclusive environment where all children, including those with SEND, participate fully in activities
Areas for Improvement
- Vocabulary curriculum is not well designed to build on what children already know or prepare them for Reception Year
- Some activities do not match children's stage of development, limiting their learning
- Staff need more expertise in implementing the revised curriculum so children understand what they are learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with staff alert to children's needs and clear about supporting emotional development.
Stonehill Nursery School is a friendly and diverse nursery that has maintained good standards since its last inspection in 2019. Children settle well, are happy and well cared for, with strong emphasis on personal, social and emotional development.
At a Glance
0.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby nursery schools
Keep up with Stonehill Nursery School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Stonehill Nursery School is in Derby; for families living there:
Apply to Derby for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 53
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 10
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 53 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 47 slight.
10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
11 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Derby is 24 (the median across 119 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Derby
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Derby
Across Derby council
Places available
3,747
Applications
3,099
Got 1st preference
81.7%
Got preferred school
95.7%
All secondary applications across Derby council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
14
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
21.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
76
Total Pupils
41
Boys
35
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
1
Teachers
76.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Stonehill Nursery School
What is Stonehill Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Stonehill Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Stonehill Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Stonehill Nursery School is oversubscribed, Derby allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Stonehill Nursery School?
Stonehill Nursery School has around 76 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Stonehill Nursery School?
Apply through Derby's coordinated admissions process, naming Stonehill Nursery School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Stonehill Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 53 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 47 slight. 10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 11 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Derby is 24 (the median across 119 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Stonehill Nursery School?
Stonehill Nursery School is at Stonehill Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 6TJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)