Located in Alfreton, Shirland Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 5 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.
Shirland Primary School currently has around 175 pupils on roll, which is about 88% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52% boys and 48% girls. Around 38.9% 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.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (91.4%).
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: | Park Lane, Alfreton, DE55 6BH |
| Website: | www.shirland.derbyshire.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01773832426 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Derbyshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Louise Vessey |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 151175 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/02/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 200 |
| Number of Pupils: | 175 |
| Number of Boys: | 91 |
| Number of Girls: | 84 |
| White British | 91.40% | 160 |
| Indian | 2.30% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 1.70% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 1.70% | 3 |
| African | 1.10% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.60% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other White | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirland Primary School Park Lane , Shirland DE55 6BH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirland Primary School Park Lane , Shirland DE55 6BH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Revell Primary School Burnside Avenue , Shirland DE55 6AE | - not rated | 727 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonebroom Primary and Nursery School High Street , Stonebroom DE55 6JY | - not rated | 1,565 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonebroom Primary and Nursery School High Street , Stonebroom DE55 6JY | 3out of 4 | 1,565 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfreton Park Community Special School Alfreton Park , Wingfield Road DE55 7AL | 3out of 4 | 3,224 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.