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David Nieper Academy

State school · Alfreton, DE55 7JA
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 810 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
810 ·
Local authority
Derbyshire County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Richard White

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Woodbridge Junior School 27 %
Leys Junior School 25 %
Shirland Primary School 15 %
OtherUnkn 13 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Stonebroom Primary and Nursery School 10 %
Riddings Junior School 4 %
Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy 3 %
Somerlea Park Junior School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
50%
LA avg.
65%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
27.3%
LA avg.
44%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
20.43
LA avg.
32.51
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
51
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

4.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
19 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

810
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Requires improvement

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Contact the school

Address

Grange Street
Alfreton
Derbyshire
DE55 7JA
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Telephone: 01773 832331

Email: enquiries@alfretongrange.com

Website: http://davidnieper.academy

Local authority: Derbyshire County Council

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School data & information David Nieper Academy Grange Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7JA
810 Pupil numbers
45.6 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
4 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
51 Number of teachers
24 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
27.3%
LA avg.
44%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
38.20
LA avg.
44.60
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.55 Score Well below average
≈ 15% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 130 4
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 48 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 4
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 130 4
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 130 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 6
Art & Design (3d Studies) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 4
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 5

Average points score (2024)

School
20.43
LA avg.
32.51
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 6 B
Mathematics GCE A level 6 C
English Language and Literature GCE A level 8 C

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

David Nieper Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

4.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
19 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Requires improvement
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