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OpenPrimaryOfsted: GoodURN 151175

Shirland Primary School

Academy converter · Alfreton · DE55 6BH

Ages 5–11 · 175 pupils · Derbyshire

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Ofsted

Good

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2024-02-13

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill88%

175 pupils · 200 places

Pupils on roll
175
Boys / girls
98 / 77
School capacity
200
Capacity fill
175 / 200 (88%)
Free school meals
38.9%
FSM pupils
68
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 5–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: CHRISTOPHER NIEPER EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
CHRISTOPHER NIEPER EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Christopher Nieper Education Trust
Headteacher
Miss Louise Vessey

Location

Address
Park Lane, Shirland
Postcode
DE55 6BH
Town
Alfreton
County
Derbyshire
Local authority
Derbyshire
District
North East Derbyshire
Constituency
Bolsover
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 5–11, in Alfreton, Derbyshire, 175 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 38.9%.

Open schools in Alfreton
33
Primary schools in Alfreton
25
Academies among open schools in Alfreton
42% (14)
Open schools in DE55
34
Primary in DE55
25
Open schools in Derbyshire LA
454
Primary in Derbyshire LA
354

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in AlfretonNear DE55

  • Stonebroom Primary and Nursery School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Alfreton · DE55 6JY · Derbyshire

    Ages 3–11

    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM36.9%
    • Demand0.96

    0.9 miles away

  • Morton Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Alfreton · DE55 6HH · Derbyshire

    Ages 5–11

    • KS288%
    • Absence4.4%
    • FSM26.2%
    • Demand1.00

    1.3 miles away

  • Westhouses Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Alfreton · DE55 5AF · Derbyshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS245%
    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM24.1%
    • Demand1.00

    1.3 miles away

  • Copthorne Community Infant School

    Ofsted: Urgent improvement

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    Ages 5–7

    • Absence7.9%
    • FSM43.8%
    • Demand0.93

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  • Croft Infant School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Alfreton · DE55 7BW · Derbyshire

    Ages 5–7

    • Absence5.9%
    • FSM39.8%
    • Demand0.97

    1.9 miles away

  • Wessington Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Alfreton · DE55 6DQ · Derbyshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS2100%
    • Absence3.2%
    • FSM4.9%
    • Demand1.00

    1.9 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Miss Louise Vessey
Telephone
01773832426
Website
www.shirland.derbyshire.sch.uk/

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