Somercotes Infant and Nursery School

URN: 142812 • Alfreton DE55 4LY

Overview

Name
Somercotes Infant and Nursery School
URN
142812
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
LEARNERS' TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
46.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Ben Rowland (since 2025)
Telephone
01773608678
Website
Visit
Address
Nottingham Road, Alfreton DE55 4LY

Summary

Somercotes Infant and Nursery School, located in Alfreton, Derbyshire, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 99 pupils, against a capacity of 178. The school is part of the Learners' Trust, which provides a supportive framework aimed at enhancing educational quality and leadership. The headteacher, Helina Kirkup, has noted significant positive changes since joining the Trust, emphasizing a focus on maintaining the school's unique identity while benefiting from collaborative support.

The school prioritises a safe and nurturing environment, with recent feedback indicating that 99% of staff feel proud to be part of the school and 96% of parents believe it is well led and managed. The Trust's commitment to professional development ensures that teachers have the necessary resources and training to support student learning effectively.

Somercotes Infant and Nursery School fosters a strong sense of community, encouraging collaboration among local schools to share ideas and best practices. This approach not only enhances educational outcomes but also strengthens the overall school culture, making it a welcoming place for both students and families.

Key details

LA
Derbyshire
Age range
3 - 7
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
LEARNERS' TRUST
Capacity
178
Pupils
99
Boys
50
Girls
49
FSM %
52.50
Open date
2017-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-02-28
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Derbyshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 99 50 49 178 52.50
2024-09-11 111 61 50 178 53.20
2023-09-11 123 70 53 178 61.20
2022-09-11 123 70 53 178 61.20
2021-09-11 130 70 60 178 50.50
2020-09-11 145 72 73 178 42.10

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