The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 223
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 14.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Trust
- ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Headteacher Megan Watts (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Firs Avenue, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7EN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCopthorne Community Infant School
Primary · Very close
David Nieper Academy
Secondary · 890m away
Leys Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Alfreton Park Community Special School
Special school · 1.2km away
Kingdom Christian School
Independent · 1.3km away
Westhouses Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Shirland Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Somercotes Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy?
Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy currently has 223 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy take?
Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy?
Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy is in Alfreton, DE55 7EN, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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