David Nieper Academy
URN: 142405 • Alfreton DE55 7JA
Overview
- Name
- David Nieper Academy
- URN
- 142405
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- CHRISTOPHER NIEPER EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 47.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Richard White (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01773832331
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Grange Street, Alfreton DE55 7JA
Summary
David Nieper Academy, located in Alfreton, Derbyshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a capacity of 850 students, currently serving 810 pupils. As the first school in the region sponsored by a local business, David Nieper Ltd, the academy benefits from strong ties to the local community and various employer partners. This collaboration enriches the curriculum and provides students with real-world insights into their learning.
The academy aims to raise the aspirations of all students, encouraging them to pursue diverse career paths, from law to the arts. With a focus on academic achievement and essential life skills, David Nieper Academy offers a supportive environment where students are encouraged to aim high and celebrate their successes. Facilities include dedicated learning areas for various subjects, as well as spaces for co-curricular activities like drama and dance.
Safety and well-being are paramount at David Nieper Academy, with a commitment to nurturing happy, curious, and self-reflective individuals. The school strives to equip students with the skills needed for future education and employment, fostering a sense of community and belonging.
The academy aims to raise the aspirations of all students, encouraging them to pursue diverse career paths, from law to the arts. With a focus on academic achievement and essential life skills, David Nieper Academy offers a supportive environment where students are encouraged to aim high and celebrate their successes. Facilities include dedicated learning areas for various subjects, as well as spaces for co-curricular activities like drama and dance.
Safety and well-being are paramount at David Nieper Academy, with a commitment to nurturing happy, curious, and self-reflective individuals. The school strives to equip students with the skills needed for future education and employment, fostering a sense of community and belonging.
Useful links
- Governor/Trustees Portal (governance)
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Show my Homework (calendar)
- Academy Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Cookie Policy (other)
- Term Dates & Times (other)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Swanwick Hall School (60.2)
- Frederick Gent School (55.5)
- Tibshelf Community School (54.7)
- Frederick Gent School (52.4)
- Swanwick Hall School (49.2)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- CHRISTOPHER NIEPER EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 850
- Pupils
- 810
- Boys
- 409
- Girls
- 401
- FSM %
- 45.60
- Open date
- 2016-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-09-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 810 | 409 | 401 | 850 | 45.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 775 | 389 | 386 | 850 | 43.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 679 | 328 | 351 | 850 | 40.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 679 | 328 | 351 | 850 | 40.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 602 | 292 | 310 | 850 | 39.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 545 | 256 | 289 | 850 | 35.60 |
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