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Schools in DE55

A postcode district in Derbyshire

  • Postcode district
  • 48 schools and nurseries

In short: DE55 is a postcode district in Derbyshire with 28 primary schools, 6 secondary schools and 16 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries4828 primary · 6 secondary · 16 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in DE55

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All DE55 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in DE55

28 in DE55, best first

Wessington Primary School

Alfreton, DE55 6DQ · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results well above the England average.

13 first choices, 13 offers made

Met the standard at 1178%

England 62%

Days missed
3.4%
Pupils
96
Pupils per teacher
17.0
View school Wessington Primary School

Morton Primary Academy

Alfreton, DE55 6HH · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results above the England average.

20 first choices, 20 offers made

Met the standard at 1167%

England 62%

Days missed
3.5%
Pupils
103
Pupils per teacher
19.4
View school Morton Primary Academy
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Top Secondary Schools in DE55

6 in DE55, best first

Tibshelf Community School

Alfreton, DE55 5LZ · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results below the England average.

165 first choices, 167 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1642.9

England 46.2

Days missed
8.1%
Pupils
834
Pupils per teacher
16.3
View school Tibshelf Community School

Frederick Gent School

Alfreton, DE55 2ER · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 2 areas

Results below the England average.

150 first choices, 160 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1641.5

England 46.2

Days missed
6.9%
Pupils
801
Pupils per teacher
17.6
View school Frederick Gent School

Swanwick Hall School

Alfreton, DE55 1AE · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

153 first choices, 159 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1644.1

England 46.2

Days missed
9.4%
Pupils
1,025
Pupils per teacher
17.6
View school Swanwick Hall School
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Nurseries in DE55

16 in DE55, highest Ofsted grade first

Alfreton Nursery School

Alfreton, DE55 7SH · State · Nursery · Ages 2 to 5

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

No published results yet.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
74
Pupils per teacher
11.7
View school Alfreton Nursery School
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Sixth Forms in DE55

3 in DE55, by the school's Eduscope score

Swanwick Hall School

Alfreton, DE55 1AE · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

153 first choices, 159 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1644.1

England 46.2

Days missed
9.4%
Pupils
1,025
Pupils per teacher
17.6
View school Swanwick Hall School

David Nieper Academy

Alfreton, DE55 7JA · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results below the England average.

166 first choices, 149 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1643.2

England 46.2

Days missed
8.9%
Pupils
810
Pupils per teacher
16.0
View school David Nieper Academy

Special Schools in DE55

2 in DE55. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Private Schools in DE55

1 in DE55. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Kingdom Christian School

De55 7aq · Independent · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
40
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Kingdom Christian School
The map

Every school in DE55, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Alfreton Nursery School, OutstandingSouth Normanton Nursery School, GoodLeys Junior School, GoodCroft Infant School, GoodWoodbridge Junior School, Needs attention in 3 areasRiddings Infant and Nursery School, Good in every areaSwanwick Primary School, Good in every areaNewton Primary School, GoodBlackwell Community Primary and Nursery School, Expected standard in every areaWesthouses Primary School, GoodSouth Wingfield Primary School, Expected standard or betterTown End Junior School, Good or betterTibshelf Infant School, GoodWessington Primary School, Expected standard or betterCopthorne Community Infant School, Urgent improvement in 4 areasStretton Handley Church of England Primary School, GoodTibshelf Community School, Expected standard or betterSwanwick School and Sports College, OutstandingAlfreton Park Community Special School, Expected standard or betterDavid Nieper Academy, GoodSwanwick Hall School, GoodSomercotes Infant and Nursery School, GoodKingdom Christian School, GoodSomerlea Park Junior School, Needs attention in 1 areaFrederick Gent School, Needs attention in 2 areasChrist the King Catholic Voluntary Academy, GoodThe Green Flying High Academy, Outstanding in every areaRiddings Junior School, GoodMorton Primary Academy, Expected standard or betterStonebroom Primary and Nursery School, GoodShirland Primary School, GoodThe Brigg Infant School, GoodGlebe Junior School, GoodMickley Village Primary and Nursery School, Requires improvementSwanwick Pre-School, GoodNewton Nursery, GoodCherubs South Normanton, GoodSouth Normanton Pre-School CIC, GoodPartou Field View Day Nursery & Pre-School, GoodLittle Sunshines Pre-School (Somercotes), GoodWhite House Nursery Shirland, GoodAshbourne Day Nurseries at Alfreton, GoodStonebroom Pre-SchoolWhite House Nursery Alfreton, GoodSouth Wingfield Pre-School Playgroup, GoodSafe Haven Day Nursery @The School HouseTiny Tots Day NurseryWoodland Walk Day Care Ltd
  • Outstanding2
  • Good27
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not graded yet18
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every DE55 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

DE55 has 48 schools and nurseries.

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

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How many schools are in DE55?

DE55 has 48 schools, including 28 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, 16 nurseries, 1 independent school, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in DE55?

The highest-ranked schools in DE55 on Eduscope are Wessington Primary School, Morton Primary Academy, Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

How many private schools are in DE55?

There is 1 independent school in DE55. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in DE55?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 48 schools in DE55 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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