Somercotes Infant School is a primary school in Alfreton, serving pupils aged 3 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.
Somercotes Infant School currently has around 174 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 60.3% boys and 40.2% girls. Around 32.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Nottingham Road, Alfreton, DE55 4LY |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Derbyshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Ann Politowski |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 112499 |
| Age Range: | 3 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 178 |
| Number of Pupils: | 174 |
| Number of Boys: | 105 |
| Number of Girls: | 70 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfreton Nursery School Stanton Close , DE55 7SH | 4out of 4 | 2,063 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somercotes Infant and Nursery School Nottingham Road , Somercotes DE55 4LY | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somercotes Infant School Nottingham Road , Somercotes DE55 4LY | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerlea Park Junior School Bank Street , Somercotes DE55 4JE | 3out of 4 | 295 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerlea Park Junior School Bank Street , Somercotes DE55 4JE | - not rated | 295 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddings Infant and Nursery School West Street , Riddings DE55 4EW | - not rated | 1,236 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,943 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| David Nieper Academy Grange Street , DE55 7JA | 3out of 4 | 1,943 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick Hall School Derby Road , Swanwick DE55 1AE | - not rated | 2,158 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick Hall School Derby Road , Swanwick DE55 1AE | 3out of 4 | 2,158 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanwick School and Sports College Hayes Lane , Swanwick DE55 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,620 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingdom Christian School 2,Derby Road , Alfreton DE55 7AQ | - not rated | 2,199 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfreton Park Community Special School Alfreton Park , Wingfield Road DE55 7AL | 3out of 4 | 2,579 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.