Schools

Schools in Breaston

There are 13 state schools and nurseries within 1.5 miles of the middle of Breaston: 9 primary, 2 special, 2 secondary. 85% were judged good or better at their last inspection, against 77% across Erewash. Among the best results: Brackenfield Special School, English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy and Stanton Vale School.

DE72, Erewash · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Breaston

13schools and nurseries

85%good or betterErewash: 77%

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Every school, nearest first

Firfield Primary School Primary · 413 pupils · 0.3 miles School remains Good (2023)
Draycott Community Primary School Primary · 105 pupils · 1.0 miles Requires improvement (2022)
Dovedale Primary School Primary · 395 pupils · 1.1 miles Good (2023)
Brackenfield Special School Special · 283 pupils · 1.1 miles Outstanding in every area (2024)
English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy Primary · 229 pupils · 1.1 miles Report card Jan 2026: Strong standard in 6, expected standard in 1
Wilsthorpe School Secondary · 1236 pupils · 1.2 miles School remains Good (2023)
Sawley Infant and Nursery School Primary · 225 pupils · 1.3 miles Good (2024)
Sawley Junior School Primary · 295 pupils · 1.3 miles School remains Good (2023)
Harrington Junior School Primary · 218 pupils · 1.3 miles School remains Good (2022)
Parklands Infant and Nursery School Primary · 205 pupils · 1.3 miles Standards maintained (2025)
The Long Eaton School Secondary · 1121 pupils · 1.4 miles Requires improvement (2024)
Stanton Vale School Special · 131 pupils · 1.4 miles Outstanding in 1, good in 3 (2025)
Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School Primary · 75 pupils · 1.5 miles Good (2023)

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Nearby areas

Area	Schools	Good or better
Breaston	13	85%
Draycott	2	50%
Risley	2	100%
Sawley	10	90%
Long Eaton	15	80%
Sandiacre	16	81%

See every Erewash school on the Erewash schools and Ofsted page. From Ofsted’s monthly figures; independent schools and childminders aren’t included.

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Questions people ask

How many schools are there in Breaston?

13 state schools and nurseries within 1.5 miles of the middle of Breaston.

Are the schools in Breaston good?

85% of them were judged good or better at their last Ofsted inspection, compared with 77% across Erewash.