--- url: "https://melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk/" school: "Melbourne Infant School" --- [Our Open Sessions for children starting school in 2027 are now available to book! Click here to find out more.](https://melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk/news/2026-09-11-open-sessions-for-prospective-parents-carers-children-due-to-start-school-in-september-20) ## Welcome [YouTube video](https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/ify5bMW13Gc?rel=0) --- ### I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in our school website and hope that you find the information included of interest. As a good school we believe very much in enabling children with opportunities to learn through first hand, practical experiences which are meaningful and most of all fun! We offer a high standard of education and are committed to providing all the children with the best possible start to their educational careers. We have a committed staff and governing body who work together to ensure the best possible outcomes for all the children. We pride ourselves in the happy and secure environment we provide and are proud of the achievements of all the children. #### Mrs Gibbs ##### Headteacher [Read on](https://melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk/our-school) --- ## **Latest** News [View All News](https://melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk/news) ![Image of Newsletter - Friday 6th November](https://files.schudio.com/melbourne-infant-school/imagecache/560x800c/news/Photo_30-11-2023,_09_39_42.jpg) 6 November 2026 ### [Newsletter - Friday 6th November](https://melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk/news/2026-11-06-newsletter-friday-6th-november) ![Image of Newsletter - Friday 23rd October](https://files.schudio.com/melbourne-infant-school/imagecache/560x800c/news/Photo_30-11-2023,_09_39_42.jpg) 23 October 2026 ### [Newsletter - Friday 23rd October](https://melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk/news/2026-10-23-newsletter-friday-23rd-october) ![Image of Newsletter - Friday 16th October](https://files.schudio.com/melbourne-infant-school/imagecache/560x800c/news/Photo_30-11-2023,_09_39_42.jpg) 16 October 2026 ### [Newsletter - Friday 16th October](https://melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk/news/2026-10-16-newsletter-friday-16th-october) ![Image of Newsletter - Friday 9th October](https://files.schudio.com/melbourne-infant-school/imagecache/560x800c/news/Photo_30-11-2023,_09_39_42.jpg) 9 October 2026 ### [Newsletter - Friday 9th October](https://melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk/news/2026-10-09-newsletter-friday-9th-october) ## **School** Events [View All Events](https://melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk/events) Nov 16 2026 ### [Grandparent Lunches – Reception children](https://melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk/events/2026-11-16-grandparent-lunches-reception-children) Nov 16 2026 ### [Odd Socks Day](https://melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk/events/2026-11-16-odd-socks-day) Nov 20 2026 ### [Children in Need Day (non-uniform day)](https://melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk/events/2026-11-20-children-in-need-day-non-uniform-day) ![](https://files.schudio.com/melbourne-infant-school/imagecache/540x700c/menu/Photo_30-11-2023,_09_40_09.jpg) ### Our School [our-school](https://melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk/our-school) ![](https://files.schudio.com/melbourne-infant-school/imagecache/540x700c/menu/Photo_30-11-2023,_10_30_51.jpg) ### Curriculum [curriculum](https://melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk/curriculum) - [![OFSTED](https://files.schudio.com/melbourne-infant-school/images/partners/OFTSED-THUMB560x382.jpg)](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/ELS/112594) ![Melbourne Infant School](https://files.schudio.com/melbourne-infant-school/images/logo/bubblegumsans2.png) **Melbourne Infant School** Packhorse Road Melbourne DE73 8JE ### Useful Links - [Staff Email](https://outlook.office.com/owa) - [Facebook Page](https://www.facebook.com/Melbourne-Infant-School-163897763979916/) ### Resources - [Bug Club](https://www.activelearnprimary.co.uk/login?c=0) - [Phonics Play](http://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/) © Copyright 2016–2026 Melbourne Infant School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)