The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.0
2.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
30%
12.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
9%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.60
Band 5Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 133 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 88 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 810
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 45.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Trust
- CHRISTOPHER NIEPER EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Richard White (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Grange Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7JA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKingdom Christian School
Independent · 640m away
Leys Junior School
Primary · 759m away
Copthorne Community Infant School
Primary · 766m away
Alfreton Park Community Special School
Special school · 820m away
Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 890m away
Somercotes Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.8km away
Somerlea Park Junior School
Primary · 2.0km away
Swanwick School and Sports College
Special school · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is David Nieper Academy a selective school?
No. David Nieper Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is David Nieper Academy's Ofsted rating?
David Nieper Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend David Nieper Academy?
David Nieper Academy currently has 810 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does David Nieper Academy take?
David Nieper Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is David Nieper Academy?
David Nieper Academy is in Alfreton, DE55 7JA, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does David Nieper Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, David Nieper Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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