Open State Primary Mixed

Cavendish Close Infant School

Wood Road, Derby, DE21 4LY
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Cavendish Close Infant School
Derby, DE21 4LY
271 Pupils
270 Capacity
3–7 Age Range
30.00% FSM %
142 Boys
129 Girls
About Cavendish Close Infant School

Cavendish Close Infant School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 3–7 based in Derby, East Midlands. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 271 pupils on roll. School capacity: 270. Current headteacher: C Diffin.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Derby or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Derby
Region East Midlands
Administrative District Derby
Parliamentary Constituency Derby North
Ward Chaddesden North
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10076477
URN 112749
Data Last Updated 05-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Claire Parker Chair of Governors 03/10/2022 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Alexandra Wain Chair of Governors 14/10/2025 14/10/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Carrie Manners Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School 15/06/2015 — N/A
Mrs Rachel Allaway Governor 11/07/2023 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Alison Bagnall Governor 16/01/2026 16/01/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Christina Diffin Governor 21/03/2019 21/03/2030 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Caroline Howett Governor 07/10/2019 17/10/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Emma Hunt Governor 10/10/2025 11/01/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Carol Moore Governor 07/02/2019 07/02/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Emily Oswald Governor 10/10/2025 15/01/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Claire Parker Governor 27/11/2020 31/08/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Jack Pasifull Governor 30/01/2026 29/01/2030 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Schools Nearby
Cavendish Close Junior Academy
0.15 km • Derby
Other
Lees Brook Academy
0.46 km • Derby
Other
Chaddesden Park Primary School
0.78 km • Derby
Other
St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy
1.06 km • Derby
Other
Parkview Primary School
1.14 km • Derby.
Other
Roe Farm Primary School
1.37 km • Derby
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Cavendish Close Infant School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Derby, Derby.
Cavendish Close Infant School has 271 pupils, with a capacity of 270.
Cavendish Close Infant School caters for pupils aged 3 to 7.
The Headteacher at Cavendish Close Infant School is Mrs C Diffin.
Cavendish Close Infant School is at Wood Road, Chaddesden, Derby, DE21 4LY, in the Derby local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at Cavendish Close Infant School: Does not have a sixth form.
Cavendish Close Infant School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs C Diffin
Wood Road, Chaddesden, Derby, DE21 4LY
01332662239
www.cavclosei.derby.sch.uk
Location
DE21 4LY  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 112749
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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