Shelton Infant School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
223
AGES
3 - 7
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community school
SCHOOL GUIDE RATING
Not Rated

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Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS
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This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the last School Census collected by the Department for Education. It is a visualisation of where pupils lived at the time of the annual School Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Requires Improvement
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(15/03/2022)
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Carlton Avenue
Shelton Lock
Derby
DE24 9EJ
01332700353

School Description

Shelton Infant School is a happy and friendly school. The school’s aims of ‘achieve well, aim high and have fun’ encourage all pupils to get the most out of school life. Pupils say that they like school because it is ‘fun’. They enjoy the range of creative activities on offer, such as the big art projects they complete. Pupils are polite and well mannered. They behave well in lessons and understand what is expected of them as they move around school. Pupils say bullying does not happen at their school. They know who to approach should they have any worries or concerns. The school provides a wealth of memorable experiences that develop the ‘whole child’. For example, pupils look forward to the many extra-curricular clubs. They enjoy earning credits towards their ‘Shelton university graduation’. Leaders ensure that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access these clubs. In some subjects, learning is well planned. This is not the case in all subjects. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school. They say that staff know and care for their children well. One parent, typical of many, commented, ‘I could not have wished for a better start to my child’s education.’ What does the school do well and what does it need to do better? Leaders have prioritised reading. They promote a love of reading by involving parents in reading events at school. This helps parents understand how to help their children with reading at home. ‘Awesome authors in class’ encourages pupils’ love of reading. Staff have received training in the new early reading programme. Leaders have ensured that books are well matched to pupils’ reading knowledge. The school’s ‘reading squad’ ensures that all pupils read to an adult frequently. However, pupils at the early stages of reading do not get enough opportunities to re-join the words they sound out. Readers who have fallen behind in reading do not catch up as quickly as they could. In mathematics, leaders have thought carefully about what pupils should learn and know as they move through the school. Teachers skilfully ask questions to develop pupils’ language and knowledge. For example, while children in Nursery weighed teddy bears, adults supported the children to use the language of weight, height and length accurately. In some subjects, such as science, leaders have identified what pupils should know from early years to Year 2. However, this is not consistent across all subject areas. Inspection report: Shelton Infant School 15 and 16 March 2022 2 Leaders have outlined what pupils need to know by the end of the year in each subject. However, leaders have not identified the steps needed to reach these end points. Some subject leaders are at the early stages of curriculum development. They do not make checks on how well their subject is being implemented. In these subjects the curriculum is not sequenced in sufficient detail. Adults in the early years develop positive relationships with families. Children respond well to the routines and expectations. However, the early years curriculum does not sufficiently outline what children should know and remember so that they are ready for Year 1. The school is inclusive. The special educational needs and/or disabilities coordinator (SENDCo) ensures that pupils with SEND receive an appropriate curriculum that is coherent and meets their specific needs. Pupils who need help to manage their behaviour are well supported. Pupils learn about how to stay safe online. They understand that their bodies need regular exercise and a healthy diet. Leaders have ensured that the school’s curriculum helps pupils to understand different faiths and cultures. Pupils have opportunities in the curriculum to understand what it means to be a responsible citizen. Governors regularly ask questions on the information they receive. They are developing their understanding of the school’s curriculum so they can make further checks. Senior leaders are considerate of staff workload and well-being. Staff are proud to work at the school.

Shelton Infant School Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>90, "agree"=>10, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 31 responses up to 18-03-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>87, "agree"=>13, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 31 responses up to 18-03-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>81, "agree"=>16, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 31 responses up to 18-03-2022
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>87, "strongly_agree"=>3, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>6} UNLOCK Figures based on 31 responses up to 18-03-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>90, "agree"=>10, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 31 responses up to 18-03-2022
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>55, "strongly_agree"=>32, "agree"=>6, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 31 responses up to 18-03-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>50, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 10 responses up to 18-03-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>68, "agree"=>23, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>6} UNLOCK Figures based on 31 responses up to 18-03-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>84, "agree"=>16, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 31 responses up to 18-03-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>84, "agree"=>16, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 31 responses up to 18-03-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>90, "agree"=>10, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 31 responses up to 18-03-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>74, "agree"=>19, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 31 responses up to 18-03-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>71, "agree"=>19, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>10} UNLOCK Figures based on 31 responses up to 18-03-2022
Yes No {"yes"=>100, "no"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 31 responses up to 18-03-2022

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