Stretton Handley Church of England Primary School
URN: 112859 • Alfreton DE55 6FH
Overview
- Name
- Stretton Handley Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 112859
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Louise Nicholson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01246590418
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Beresford Lane, Alfreton DE55 6FH
Summary
Stretton Handley Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school located in Alfreton, Derbyshire, serving children aged 4 to 11. With a small student population of 56, the school fosters a close-knit community atmosphere, guided by its Christian ethos encapsulated in the motto: "Growing, caring and learning together in faith, hope and love." The school is set in a rural environment, offering outdoor learning opportunities such as a Learning Garden and Forest School area.
The curriculum is designed to provide a well-rounded education, with a strong emphasis on reading and mathematics. Teachers employ effective strategies to ensure that all pupils, including those with special educational needs, receive the support necessary to thrive academically. The school also offers a range of extracurricular activities, promoting personal development and leadership skills among students.
Stretton Handley is part of the Five Pits Partnership, collaborating with other local schools to enhance educational outcomes. The school prioritises safeguarding and has robust systems in place to ensure the well-being of all pupils, creating a safe and supportive learning environment.
The curriculum is designed to provide a well-rounded education, with a strong emphasis on reading and mathematics. Teachers employ effective strategies to ensure that all pupils, including those with special educational needs, receive the support necessary to thrive academically. The school also offers a range of extracurricular activities, promoting personal development and leadership skills among students.
Stretton Handley is part of the Five Pits Partnership, collaborating with other local schools to enhance educational outcomes. The school prioritises safeguarding and has robust systems in place to ensure the well-being of all pupils, creating a safe and supportive learning environment.
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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
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 56
- Pupils
- 56
- Boys
- 24
- Girls
- 32
- FSM %
- 30.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 56 | 24 | 32 | 56 | 30.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 56 | 23 | 33 | 56 | 26.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 39 | 13 | 26 | 56 | 17.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 39 | 13 | 26 | 56 | 17.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 36 | 14 | 22 | 56 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 39 | 17 | 22 | 56 | 2.60 |
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