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Alfreton, Derbyshire · ranked for your family, with the reasons

13 state primary schools within 2 miles and 7 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of DE55, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown.

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State primary schools near DE55

13 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of DE55, ranked by what matters to you. 1 more was left out by your filters.

  1. Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy

    State primary · Roman Catholic · Alfreton · 0.38 miles

    74of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 12% in England · 0.38 miles

    How it scored 74
    • Resultsmatters17.8 of 20 points

      Top 12% of 14,817 state schools in England: 80% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters16.2 of 20 points

      0.38 miles from the middle of DE55, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 1.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little1.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 30.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Westhouses Primary School

    State primary · Alfreton · 0.97 miles

    70of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 0.97 miles

    How it scored 70
    • Resultsmatters7.1 of 20 points

      Better than 35% of 14,817 state schools in England: 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, September 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters10.3 of 20 points

      0.97 miles from the middle of DE55, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 20.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. The Green Flying High Academy

    State primary · Alfreton · 1.5 miles

    68of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · every first choice met in 2026 · absence 4.6% (similar schools 5.3%)

    How it scored 68
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2024: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters5 of 20 points

      1.5 miles from the middle of DE55, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Blackwell Community Primary and Nursery School

    State primary · Alfreton · 1.5 miles

    62of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 42% in England · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard

    How it scored 62
    • Resultsmatters11.7 of 20 points

      Top 42% of 14,817 state schools in England: 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, January 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters5.3 of 20 points

      1.5 miles from the middle of DE55, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little9.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Croft Infant School

    State primary · Alfreton · 0.91 miles

    62of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2020) · 0.91 miles

    How it scored 62
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, January 2020: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters10.9 of 20 points

      0.91 miles from the middle of DE55, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 3.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Leys Junior School

    State primary · Alfreton · 0.83 miles

    57of 100

    Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · 0.83 miles · classes of 20 on average

    How it scored 57
    • Resultsmatters7.1 of 20 points

      Better than 35% of 14,817 state schools in England: 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in June 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters11.7 of 20 points

      0.83 miles from the middle of DE55, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters10 of 20 points

      We hold no offer figures for Year 3 at this school. It counts at the middle.

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 12.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 20.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Stonebroom Primary and Nursery School

    State primary · Alfreton · 1.7 miles

    56of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2019) · absence 5.7% (similar schools 5.8%)

    How it scored 56
    • Resultsmatters6.1 of 20 points

      Better than 30% of 14,817 state schools in England: 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in September 2019: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters2.8 of 20 points

      1.7 miles from the middle of DE55, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Somercotes Infant and Nursery School

    State primary · Alfreton · 1.9 miles

    56of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · classes of 24 on average

    How it scored 56
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters1.5 of 20 points

      1.9 miles from the middle of DE55, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 4.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. The Brigg Infant School

    State primary · Alfreton · 1.8 miles

    55of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · classes of 22 on average · 1.8 miles

    How it scored 55
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      No published inspection for this school. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters1.8 of 20 points

      1.8 miles from the middle of DE55, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5 of 10 points

      We can't set it against similar schools. It counts at the middle. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. Copthorne Community Infant School

    State primary · Alfreton · 0.49 miles

    54of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.49 miles · classes of 24 on average

    How it scored 54
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters0 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, May 2026: its lowest area is urgent improvement. Ofsted

    • Distancematters15.1 of 20 points

      0.49 miles from the middle of DE55, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 6.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

State secondary schools near DE55

7 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of DE55, ranked by what matters to you.

  1. The Ripley Academy

    State secondary · Ripley · 4.3 miles

    61of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2020) · classes of 20 on average

    How it scored 61
    • Resultsmatters6.7 of 20 points

      Better than 33% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.21 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2020: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters2.7 of 20 points

      4.3 miles from the middle of DE55, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 9.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 20.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Swanwick Hall School

    State secondary · Alfreton · 2.5 miles

    57of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 2.5 miles

    How it scored 57
    • Resultsmatters2.2 of 20 points

      Better than 11% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.61 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, January 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters10.2 of 20 points

      2.5 miles from the middle of DE55, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 39.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Frederick Gent School

    State secondary · Alfreton · 2.0 miles

    54of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 2.0 miles · absence 6.9% (similar schools 9.0%)

    How it scored 54
    • Resultsmatters4.8 of 20 points

      Better than 24% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.34 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, November 2025: its lowest area is needs attention. Ofsted

    • Distancematters11.9 of 20 points

      2.0 miles from the middle of DE55, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 16.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. David Nieper Academy

    State secondary · Alfreton · 0.91 miles

    53of 100

    0.91 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · classes of 22 on average

    How it scored 53
    • Resultsmatters2.6 of 20 points

      Better than 13% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.55 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, September 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters16.4 of 20 points

      0.91 miles from the middle of DE55, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 148 of 166. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 20.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.4 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Selston High School

    State secondary · Nottingham · 3.8 miles

    47of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · classes of 23 on average · 3.8 miles

    How it scored 47
    • Resultsmatters3.8 of 20 points

      Better than 19% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.41 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in April 2025: Standards maintained. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters4.8 of 20 points

      3.8 miles from the middle of DE55, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 nobody who applied for a Year 7 place was refused one. Nottinghamshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 11.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 56.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Tibshelf Community School

    State secondary · Alfreton · 2.5 miles

    46of 100

    Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard · 2.5 miles · results: better than 38% of schools in England

    How it scored 46
    • Resultsmatters7.7 of 20 points

      Better than 38% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.14 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, January 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters10 of 20 points

      2.5 miles from the middle of DE55, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 163 of 165. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 14.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.4 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Ashfield Comprehensive School

    State secondary · Nottingham · 4.5 miles

    39of 100

    Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard · classes of 21 on average · results: better than 43% of schools in England

    How it scored 39
    • Resultsmatters8.7 of 20 points

      Better than 43% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.08 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, January 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters2 of 20 points

      4.5 miles from the middle of DE55, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters6.8 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 2.71 miles away; this school is 4.50 miles from the middle of DE55, further than that. 16 applicants were refused a place. Nottinghamshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 38.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

How the ranking works. Each school scores out of 100: each thing you care about scores it from 0 to 1 on a published figure, weighted by how much you said it matters, and the points under each school add up to its score. A figure we don't hold counts at the middle and the school says so.

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