Wessington Primary School
URN: 112646 • Alfreton DE55 6DQ
Overview
- Name
- Wessington Primary School
- URN
- 112646
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Karen Maycock (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01773832748
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- The Green, Alfreton DE55 6DQ
Summary
Wessington Primary School, located in Alfreton, Derbyshire, is a mixed community primary school with 93 pupils. The school is part of the Framework Federation, which includes Lea and Tansley Primary Schools, allowing for collaboration and shared resources to enhance educational opportunities. The school aims to create a positive, caring environment where children are encouraged to enjoy learning and develop their individual strengths.
The curriculum at Wessington focuses on core subjects such as English, Maths, and Science, while also promoting creativity through arts, sports, and outdoor learning experiences like Forest Schools. The school places a strong emphasis on personal development, resilience, and well-being, ensuring that children are equipped with the skills needed for lifelong learning and active participation in their community.
Wessington Primary is committed to fostering strong partnerships with parents and caregivers, encouraging involvement in school life to support each child's growth. The school promotes British values and global awareness, preparing students to be respectful and responsible citizens in a diverse society.
The curriculum at Wessington focuses on core subjects such as English, Maths, and Science, while also promoting creativity through arts, sports, and outdoor learning experiences like Forest Schools. The school places a strong emphasis on personal development, resilience, and well-being, ensuring that children are equipped with the skills needed for lifelong learning and active participation in their community.
Wessington Primary is committed to fostering strong partnerships with parents and caregivers, encouraging involvement in school life to support each child's growth. The school promotes British values and global awareness, preparing students to be respectful and responsible citizens in a diverse society.
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Nearby alternatives
- Christ The King Catholic Primary (64.8)
- Riddings Junior School (60.5)
- Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy (59.6)
- Glebe Junior School (59.6)
- Riddings Infant and Nursery School (58.5)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 93
- Boys
- 48
- Girls
- 45
- FSM %
- 5.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 93 | 48 | 45 | 5.30 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 85 | 44 | 41 | 6.80 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 86 | 45 | 41 | 5.60 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 86 | 45 | 41 | 5.60 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 82 | 46 | 36 | 71 | 6.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 84 | 47 | 37 | 71 | 2.70 |
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