Schools in DE55 postcode district

Schools in postcode district DE55. Add your full home postcode below for distance filtering and a your neighbourhood comparison with the wider DE55 area.

Covers: Alfreton, Blackwell, Ironville & Riddings, Leys Junior School, Morton, Newton, Riddings, Shirland, Somercotes, South Normanton, and 8 more areas

Add your home postcode in the green box below. Until then, distances use the centre of DE55. The list starts at 3 miles β€” you can change that. Not an official school catchment.

Neighbourhood & area context

Three levels help you compare places: your neighbourhood (your full postcode), postcode district DE55 (schools and local averages on this page), and Amber Valley (wider council census and crime β€” background only, not your street). We only show rows we actually hold.

Add your full home postcode in the green box above to see how your street compares with postcode district DE55 and Amber Valley.

District area rating (DE55)Above average

Postcode district DE55

Schools and figures for this postcode district β€” the same DE55 bucket as the map and school list (before your distance filter).

Schools in district
33 (25 primary, 4 secondary)
Average attendance
95.1%
Average free school meals
33.3%
Average SEN
28.5%
Average EAL
4.2%
Deprivation around local schools
About average deprivation for England
Average house price
Β£234,786 (+5.7% year on year)
Flood risk
Low
Broadband
Gigabit available (80%+ premises, 300+ Mbps)
Green space
Good – parks and playing fields within walking distance
Council tax
Typical band B

Wider area: Amber Valley

Census and crime for Amber Valley (local council within Derbyshire). Useful context for the borough or council β€” not broken down to your village or street.

Population
126,205
Households
53,407
Aged under 18
18.8%
Aged 16–64 (approx.)
58.6%
Aged 65+
22.6%
Ethnicity
White 97%, Mixed 1%, Asian 1%
Crimes (estimated)
14,198
Crimes per 1,000 (estimated)
112.5

About these figures: School data mostly from 2024–25. Wider-area lines use Census 2021 for Amber Valley. Crime figures are rough estimates, not police records for your postcode.

Map of schools in this area

The map shows 33 schools in postcode district DE55 (31 within your 3 mile list filter β€” others are faded). Numbered circles group nearby schools β€” click to zoom in. Use the list beside the map, a pin, or Show on map on a school card below.

How far from the DE55 centre?

Pick a radius to control which schools appear in the list below. Only schools whose postcode is in DE55 are included β€” we measure the straight-line distance from DE55 centre. Add your home postcode above to search by distance from your address across nearby districts.

Show schools within:

3 miles is selected by default. Add your home postcode at the top to measure from your address instead of the district centre. Try 1 mile or 1.5 miles for a shorter list, 3 miles for a wider search, or All in district for every DE55 school regardless of distance. Straight-line distance only β€” not walking, driving, or an official catchment area.

Schools (within 3 miles of DE55 centre)

Sorted by distance from DE55 centre, nearest first. Use the buttons above to change how far out we look, or show the whole of DE55. Each card shows straight-line miles, Ofsted rating and key statistics.

  • Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy

    Firs Avenue, Alfreton DE55 7EN

    TypeAcademy converter
    TrustST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
    Age range3–11
    0.3 miles from DE55 centre Walking distance
    Pupils
    223
    Free school meals
    14.2%
    SEN
    16.6%
    EAL
    25.1%
    Attendance
    96%
    Persistent absence
    6.3%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    81% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Copthorne Community Infant School

    Rodgers Lane, Alfreton DE55 7FF

    TypeCommunity school
    Age range5–7
    Ofsted–23 May 2022School remains Good
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    0.4 miles from DE55 centre Walking distance
    Pupils
    97
    Free school meals
    51.5%
    SEN
    25.8%
    EAL
    1%
    Attendance
    94.4%
    Persistent absence
    17%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    –
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  • Leys Junior School

    Flowery Leys Lane, Leys Junior School, Alfreton DE55 7HA

    TypeCommunity school
    Age range7–11
    Ofsted–17 Sept 2023School remains Good
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    0.7 miles from DE55 centre Walking distance
    Pupils
    169
    Free school meals
    46.7%
    SEN
    23.7%
    EAL
    4.1%
    Attendance
    96.6%
    Persistent absence
    5.9%
    Admissions
    Often has places
    Attainment
    69% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Croft Infant School

    Marshall Street, Alfreton DE55 7BW

    TypeCommunity school
    Age range5–7
    OfstedGood28 Nov 2024Standards maintained
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    0.8 miles from DE55 centre Walking distance
    Pupils
    169
    Free school meals
    38.3%
    SEN
    33.1%
    EAL
    8.9%
    Attendance
    96.3%
    Persistent absence
    9.3%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    –
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  • Woodbridge Junior School

    Grange Street, Alfreton DE55 7JA

    TypeCommunity school
    Age range7–11
    0.9 miles from DE55 centre Walking distance
    Pupils
    228
    Free school meals
    46.9%
    SEN
    33.8%
    EAL
    5.3%
    Attendance
    95.8%
    Persistent absence
    13.1%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    50% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Westhouses Primary School

    Bolden Terrace, Westhouses, Alfreton DE55 5AF

    TypeCommunity school
    Age range3–11
    1.1 miles from DE55 centre Cycling distance Park & stride
    Pupils
    80
    Free school meals
    30%
    SEN
    36.3%
    EAL
    5%
    Attendance
    96.1%
    Persistent absence
    11.4%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    73% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • The Green Flying High Academy

    13 New Street, South Normanton, Alfreton DE55 2BS

    TypeAcademy sponsor led
    TrustFLYING HIGH TRUST
    Age range4–7
    OfstedNot judged24 Oct 2024
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    1.5 miles from DE55 centre Cycling distance Park & stride
    Pupils
    134
    Free school meals
    30.6%
    SEN
    13.4%
    EAL
    3.7%
    Attendance
    97.3%
    Persistent absence
    3.3%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    –
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  • Shirland Primary School

    Park Lane, Shirland, Alfreton DE55 6BH

    TypeAcademy converter
    TrustCHRISTOPHER NIEPER EDUCATION TRUST
    Age range5–11
    OfstedGood20 Mar 2024School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
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    1.5 miles from DE55 centre Cycling distance Park & stride
    Pupils
    175
    Free school meals
    38.9%
    SEN
    18.9%
    EAL
    2.9%
    Attendance
    96.3%
    Persistent absence
    10%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    –
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  • Glebe Junior School

    Hamlet Lane, South Normanton, Alfreton DE55 2JB

    TypeAcademy converter
    TrustEMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
    Age range7–11
    1.5 miles from DE55 centre Cycling distance Park & stride
    Pupils
    –
    Free school meals
    –
    SEN
    –
    EAL
    –
    Attendance
    –
    Attainment
    –
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  • Blackwell Community Primary and Nursery School

    Primrose Hill, Blackwell, Alfreton DE55 5JG

    TypeCommunity school
    Age range3–11
    Ofsted–19 Sept 2021School remains Good
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    1.5 miles from DE55 centre Cycling distance Park & stride
    Pupils
    118
    Free school meals
    47.3%
    SEN
    25.4%
    EAL
    3.4%
    Attendance
    94.3%
    Persistent absence
    16.7%
    Admissions
    Often has places
    Attainment
    100% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Somercotes Infant and Nursery School

    Nottingham Road, Somercotes, Alfreton DE55 4LY

    TypeAcademy sponsor led
    TrustLEARNERS' TRUST
    Age range3–7
    1.7 miles from DE55 centre Cycling distance Park & stride
    Pupils
    99
    Free school meals
    52.5%
    SEN
    23.2%
    EAL
    6.1%
    Attendance
    94.4%
    Persistent absence
    21.9%
    Admissions
    Often has places
    Attainment
    –
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  • The Brigg Infant School

    39 South Street, South Normanton, Alfreton DE55 2DA

    TypeAcademy converter
    TrustEMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
    Age range5–7
    1.8 miles from DE55 centre Cycling distance Park & stride
    Pupils
    –
    Free school meals
    –
    SEN
    –
    EAL
    –
    Attendance
    –
    Attainment
    –
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  • Stonebroom Primary and Nursery School

    High Street, Stonebroom, Alfreton DE55 6JY

    TypeAcademy converter
    TrustCHRISTOPHER NIEPER EDUCATION TRUST
    Age range3–11
    Ofsted–9 Oct 2019School remains Good
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    1.8 miles from DE55 centre Cycling distance Park & stride
    Pupils
    225
    Free school meals
    41%
    SEN
    25.3%
    EAL
    4%
    Attendance
    95.2%
    Persistent absence
    13.9%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    75% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Somerlea Park Junior School

    Bank Street, Somercotes, Alfreton DE55 4JE

    TypeAcademy sponsor led
    TrustLEARNERS' TRUST
    Age range7–11
    1.9 miles from DE55 centre Cycling distance Park & stride
    Pupils
    129
    Free school meals
    64.3%
    SEN
    24.8%
    EAL
    0.8%
    Attendance
    94.4%
    Persistent absence
    16.1%
    Admissions
    Often has places
    Attainment
    75% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Morton Primary Academy

    Main Road, Morton, Alfreton DE55 6HH

    TypeAcademy sponsor led
    TrustTAPESTRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
    Age range5–11
    OfstedRequires improvement26 Jan 2023
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    2.2 miles from DE55 centre Cycling distance Park & stride
    Pupils
    102
    Free school meals
    25.5%
    SEN
    7.8%
    EAL
    3.9%
    Attendance
    95.3%
    Persistent absence
    14.6%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    88% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Town End Junior School

    Alfreton Road, Tibshelf, Alfreton DE55 5PB

    TypeCommunity school
    Age range7–11
    OfstedNot judged5 May 2025School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
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    2.3 miles from DE55 centre Cycling distance Park & stride
    Pupils
    184
    Free school meals
    26.1%
    SEN
    23.4%
    EAL
    2.7%
    Attendance
    96.2%
    Persistent absence
    4.3%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    78% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Newton Primary School

    Hall Lane, Newton, Alfreton DE55 5TL

    TypeCommunity school
    Age range4–11
    Ofsted–27 Apr 2023School remains Good
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    2.4 miles from DE55 centre Cycling distance Park & stride
    Pupils
    148
    Free school meals
    22.3%
    SEN
    25.7%
    EAL
    0.7%
    Attendance
    96.1%
    Persistent absence
    6.3%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    59% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Riddings Infant and Nursery School

    West Street, Riddings, Alfreton DE55 4EW

    TypeCommunity school
    Age range3–7
    OfstedNot judged7 May 2025
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    2.5 miles from DE55 centre Cycling distance Park & stride
    Pupils
    207
    Free school meals
    35.4%
    SEN
    29.5%
    EAL
    3.9%
    Attendance
    96.6%
    Persistent absence
    6.6%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    –
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  • South Wingfield Primary School

    Church Lane, South Wingfield, Alfreton DE55 7NJ

    TypeCommunity school
    Age range5–11
    OfstedRequires improvement12 Dec 2023School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
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    2.5 miles from DE55 centre Cycling distance Park & stride
    Pupils
    137
    Free school meals
    12.4%
    SEN
    17.5%
    EAL
    0%
    Attendance
    96.8%
    Persistent absence
    7.2%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    67% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Mickley Village Primary and Nursery School

    Milton Avenue, Stretton, Alfreton DE55 6GG

    TypeAcademy converter
    TrustCHRISTOPHER NIEPER EDUCATION TRUST
    Age range3–11
    OfstedRequires improvement19 Jun 2024School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
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    2.5 miles from DE55 centre Cycling distance Park & stride
    Pupils
    –
    Free school meals
    –
    SEN
    –
    EAL
    –
    Attendance
    –
    Attainment
    –
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  • Riddings Junior School

    Church Street, Riddings, Alfreton DE55 4BW

    TypeAcademy converter
    TrustEMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
    Age range7–11
    Ofsted–27 Nov 2024Standards maintained
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    2.5 miles from DE55 centre Cycling distance Park & stride
    Pupils
    232
    Free school meals
    41.4%
    SEN
    23.3%
    EAL
    6.5%
    Attendance
    94%
    Persistent absence
    16.9%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    63% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Swanwick Primary School

    South Street, Swanwick, Alfreton DE55 1BZ

    TypeCommunity school
    Age range4–11
    OfstedNot judged30 Apr 2025
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    2.6 miles from DE55 centre Park & stride
    Pupils
    383
    Free school meals
    19.1%
    SEN
    16.4%
    EAL
    1.8%
    Attendance
    96.1%
    Persistent absence
    9%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    50% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Wessington Primary School

    The Green, Wessington, Alfreton DE55 6DQ

    TypeCommunity school
    Age range3–11
    Ofsted–21 Sept 2022School remains Good
    View school on Ofsted
    3 miles from DE55 centre Park & stride
    Pupils
    93
    Free school meals
    5.3%
    SEN
    6.5%
    EAL
    0%
    Attendance
    97.6%
    Persistent absence
    3.8%
    Attainment
    67% met expected standard (KS2)
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Guide to school and area statistics

A short key for the statistics shown on this page for DE55. We have not listed house prices, broadband, green space or similar extras here unless they appear in the neighbourhood and area context section.

School listings

What you see on each school card

Only fields that appear on at least one school on this page are listed. Hover a stat row when you see a question mark for a one-line reminder.

School type
How the school is run β€” for example academy, council-maintained, voluntary aided or free school.
Trust
The multi-academy trust or sponsor running the school, where it is an academy.
Age range
Year groups on roll β€” for example 4–11 for primary, or 11–18 with sixth form.
Ofsted
Latest published inspection grade, inspection date where we have it, and a link to the school’s page on the Ofsted reports site.
Straight-line miles
Distance as the crow flies from your home postcode when you have entered one, otherwise from the middle of this district. Not walking or driving time.
Walking, cycling and park-and-stride hints
Rough bands from straight-line miles: about 1 mile or less may suit walking; about 1–2.5 miles we show cycling and park-and-stride; over about 2.5 miles park-and-stride only. Not checked routes or journey times.
Pupils
Number of pupils on roll from published school census data.
Free school meals
Share of pupils eligible for free school meals.
SEN
Share of pupils with SEN support or an Education, Health and Care plan.
SEN provision
Extra on-site support such as a resourced provision or SEN unit.
English as an additional language (EAL)
Share of pupils whose first language is not English, where recorded.
Attendance
Share of possible sessions attended. Higher is better.
Persistent absence
Share of pupils missing 10% or more of sessions. Lower is better.
Admissions pressure
Indicative label from recent applications versus places β€” oversubscribed, about average or often has spaces.
Attainment
Primary: share meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (Key Stage 2). Secondary: Progress 8. A dash means nothing was published for that school.
Attainment vs local
Compares each school’s headline to others of the same phase on this page β€” above, below or about average for the district.
Area overview

What you see in the area overview

Matches the two blocks above β€” postcode district first, then the wider council area.

Area rating (stars)
A simple 1–5 guide from deprivation around schools here β€” not Ofsted grades. Recorded crime can nudge the score when we have it; estimates do not.
Schools in district
How many schools are in this postcode district, split by primary and secondary.
Average attendance
Mean attendance across schools here with published absence data.
Average free school meals
Mean free school meals eligibility across schools here with published data.
Average SEN
Mean SEN percentage across schools here with published data.
Average EAL
Mean English as an additional language percentage where published.
Deprivation
How deprived neighbourhoods around schools here are compared with England (official deprivation index, shown as bands 1–10 where 1 is most deprived and 10 is least deprived).
Average house price
Typical sold prices for this postcode district where we have them β€” street-by-street prices vary.
Flood risk
Indicative summary β€” check Environment Agency maps for a specific address.
Broadband
General picture of speeds and availability β€” check with providers at your address.
Green space
Brief summary of access to parks or countryside nearby.
Council tax
Typical band for the area β€” your exact band depends on the property.
Your home neighbourhood
When you enter your full home postcode, we compare deprivation for your small area with the typical area around schools in this district.
Population, households, ethnicity and age
Census figures for the local council area β€” not your street or this postcode district alone.
Crime figures
Often a rough council-wide estimate, not police records for your postcode. Badges compare to the national average when we have recorded data.
Using this page

Using this page

Tools on this page for narrowing schools and understanding distances.

Distance filter
Controls which schools appear in the list β€” 1, 1.5, 2 or 3 miles, or every school in this district. Not an admissions catchment.
About these figures
School and Ofsted data from official releases. The area overview splits postcode-district figures from wider council context, with dates at the bottom of that panel.