Tibshelf Infant School
URN: 112640 • Alfreton DE55 5PP
Overview
- Name
- Tibshelf Infant School
- URN
- 112640
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rachel Boswell (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01773872571
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 144 High Street, Alfreton DE55 5PP
Summary
Tibshelf Infant School, located in Alfreton, Derbyshire, is a community primary school with a mixed-gender enrollment of 157 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 150. The school is part of the Tibshelf Schools Federation, which also includes Town End Junior School, and is committed to fostering a warm and caring environment where children can thrive. The ethos of the school emphasizes the importance of a positive attitude towards learning, encouraging perseverance, resilience, and the confidence to take risks.
The curriculum at Tibshelf Infant School is designed to engage students with interesting lessons and a variety of opportunities to promote a love of learning. The school places a strong emphasis on safeguarding and the well-being of its pupils, ensuring that safety is integrated into all aspects of school life. The leadership team, including the Executive Headteacher Mrs. R Boswell, prioritizes pupil voice and actively involves children in safeguarding processes.
With a notable percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (21.10%), the school is dedicated to supporting all children and their families. Parents are encouraged to stay informed through the school's website, which provides updates on news, policies, and exciting activities.
The curriculum at Tibshelf Infant School is designed to engage students with interesting lessons and a variety of opportunities to promote a love of learning. The school places a strong emphasis on safeguarding and the well-being of its pupils, ensuring that safety is integrated into all aspects of school life. The leadership team, including the Executive Headteacher Mrs. R Boswell, prioritizes pupil voice and actively involves children in safeguarding processes.
With a notable percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (21.10%), the school is dedicated to supporting all children and their families. Parents are encouraged to stay informed through the school's website, which provides updates on news, policies, and exciting activities.
Useful links
- Governor Secure Area (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- Leave of absence form (sen)
- Leave of absence form (sen)
- Attendance & Absence (sen)
- S.E.N.D – Special Educational Needs & Disability (sen)
- Ofsted Report (download)
- Ofsted Report (download)
- School Charter (download)
Nearby alternatives
- Christ The King Catholic Primary (64.8)
- Wessington Primary School (62.7)
- Riddings Junior School (60.5)
- Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy (59.6)
- Glebe Junior School (59.6)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 3 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 150
- Pupils
- 157
- Boys
- 77
- Girls
- 80
- FSM %
- 21.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 157 | 77 | 80 | 150 | 21.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 178 | 88 | 90 | 150 | 21.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 187 | 100 | 87 | 150 | 17.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 187 | 100 | 87 | 150 | 17.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 191 | 95 | 96 | 150 | 11.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 184 | 93 | 91 | 150 | 12.90 |
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