Best 3 Primary schools in Alfreton – comparison

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Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Somercotes Infant and Nursery School (Primary) in Alfreton; Shirland Primary School (Primary) in Alfreton; Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy (Primary) in Alfreton — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Somercotes Infant and Nursery School, Shirland Primary School and Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy. They are primary phase and academy sponsor led and academy converter type located around Alfreton, Derbyshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Somercotes Infant and Nursery School), published Apr 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Somercotes Infant and Nursery School (Apr 2024). average roll around ≈ 150, combined total ≈ 500, typical FSM 35–40%, range 10–15%–50–55%; spread across trusts such as LEARNERS' TRUST, CHRISTOPHER NIEPER EDUCATION TRUST and ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

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Attribute	Somercotes Infant and Nursery School DE55 4LY	Shirland Primary School DE55 6BH	Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy DE55 7EN
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy sponsor led	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 4LY	Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 6BH	Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7EN
Latest Ofsted	2 29 Apr 2024	2 20 Mar 2024	2 18 Jan 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	178	200	240
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	LEARNERS' TRUST	CHRISTOPHER NIEPER EDUCATION TRUST	ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website	www.learnerstrust.org	www.shirland.derbyshire.sch.uk	www.christthekingalfreton.srscmat.co.uk
Telephone	01773608678	01773832426	01773832919
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Somercotes Infant and Nursery School

DE55 4LY

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Alfreton
Derbyshire
DE55 4LY
Ofsted: 2 29 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: LEARNERS' TRUST
Website: www.learnerstrust.org
Telephone: 01773608678

Shirland Primary School

DE55 6BH

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Alfreton
Derbyshire
DE55 6BH
Ofsted: 2 20 Mar 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: CHRISTOPHER NIEPER EDUCATION TRUST
Website: www.shirland.derbyshire.sch.uk
Telephone: 01773832426

Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy

DE55 7EN

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Alfreton
Derbyshire
DE55 7EN
Ofsted: 2 18 Jan 2023
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.christthekingalfreton.srscmat.co.uk
Telephone: 01773832919

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.