The short version
Above-average SATs results.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 47% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 118
- Capacity
- 70%
- FSM
- 47.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mrs Gill Gardner (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
July 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection
July 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
July 2012 | 02 July 2012
Full inspection
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Primrose Hill, Blackwell, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 5JG
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Blackwell Community Primary and Nursery School?
Blackwell Community Primary and Nursery School currently has 118 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Blackwell Community Primary and Nursery School take?
Blackwell Community Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Blackwell Community Primary and Nursery School?
Blackwell Community Primary and Nursery School is in Alfreton, DE55 5JG, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Blackwell Community Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Blackwell Community Primary and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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