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
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.
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.
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- Board of Trustees (other)
- Join Us (other)
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- Working with us (other)
- News (other)
- Our Schools (other)
- Our Trust (other)
- Policies & Documents (other)
- Team (other)
- Training (other)
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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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