Open State Nursery Mixed

Whitecross Nursery School

Watson Street, Derby, DE1 3PJ
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Whitecross Nursery School
Derby, DE1 3PJ
89 Pupils
— Capacity
2–4 Age Range
25.00% FSM %
41 Boys
48 Girls
About Whitecross Nursery School

Whitecross Nursery School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Derby, Derby, in the East Midlands region of England for pupils aged 2–4 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 89 pupils on roll. Current headteacher: Claire FitzPatrick.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Local authority nursery school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Nursery
Status Open
Local Authority Derby
Region East Midlands
Administrative District Derby
Parliamentary Constituency Derby North
Ward Darley
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 Not applicable
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
URN 112480
Data Last Updated 19-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Claire Devey Chair of Governors 15/02/2019 14/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jessica Allton Governor 24/09/2022 23/09/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Claire FitzPatrick Governor 06/07/2020 06/07/2099 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr David Galloway Governor 19/11/2024 18/11/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Sarah Harrison Governor 30/01/2024 29/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Susan Lavercombe Governor 01/07/2024 30/06/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Emma Nichols Governor 01/02/2023 31/01/2027 Appointed by LA
Mrs Kate Parker Governor 27/09/2023 26/09/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Robert Rooney Governor 01/04/2025 08/01/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Genevieve Waldron Governor 30/09/2025 29/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Katie Wyke Governor 25/11/2025 24/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
Whitecross Nursery School is a Local authority nursery school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Derby, Derby.
Whitecross Nursery School has 89 pupils.
Whitecross Nursery School caters for pupils aged 2 to 4.
The Headteacher at Whitecross Nursery School is Mrs Claire FitzPatrick.
Whitecross Nursery School is at Watson Street, Derby, DE1 3PJ, in the Derby local authority, East Midlands.
Whitecross Nursery School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Claire FitzPatrick
Watson Street, Derby, DE1 3PJ
01332371876
www.whitecross.derby.sch.uk
Location
DE1 3PJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 112480
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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