Croft Infant School is a primary school in Alfreton, serving pupils aged 5 to 7. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Croft Infant School currently has around 169 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46.7% boys and 53.3% girls. Around 38.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (81.1%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Marshall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BW |
| Website: | www.croftinfant.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01773832307 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Derbyshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sally Swain |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 112493 |
Ofsted inspection date: 28/01/2020
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 180 |
| Number of Pupils: | 169 |
| Number of Boys: | 79 |
| Number of Girls: | 90 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 13.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 81.10% | 137 |
| Other White | 4.10% | 7 |
| White and Black African | 3.00% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 3.00% | 5 |
| Other Black | 2.40% | 4 |
| Indian | 2.40% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 1.20% | 2 |
| African | 1.20% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.60% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.60% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.60% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfreton Nursery School Stanton Close , DE55 7SH | 4out of 4 | 174 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croft Infant School Marshall Street , DE55 7BW | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbridge Junior School Grange Street , DE55 7JA | 3out of 4 | 177 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copthorne Community Infant School Rodgers Lane , DE55 7FF | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary Firs Avenue , DE55 7EN | - not rated | 939 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy Firs Avenue , DE55 7EN | 3out of 4 | 939 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfreton Grange Arts College Grange Street , DE55 7JA | - not rated | 263 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| David Nieper Academy Grange Street , DE55 7JA | 3out of 4 | 263 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick Hall School Derby Road , Swanwick DE55 1AE | - not rated | 2,719 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick Hall School Derby Road , Swanwick DE55 1AE | 3out of 4 | 2,719 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingdom Christian School 2,Derby Road , Alfreton DE55 7AQ | - not rated | 516 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfreton Park Community Special School Alfreton Park , Wingfield Road DE55 7AL | 3out of 4 | 642 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick School and Sports College Hayes Lane , Swanwick DE55 1AR | 4out of 4 | 2,573 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.