The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 51% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
51%
-11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 129
- Capacity
- 54%
- FSM
- 64.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Trust
- LEARNERS' TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Daisy Rizo
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Bank Street, Somercotes, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 4JE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSomercotes Infant and Nursery School
Primary · Very close
Riddings Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Swanwick School and Sports College
Special school · 1.4km away
Leys Junior School
Primary · 1.9km away
Swanwick Hall School
Secondary · 1.9km away
David Nieper Academy
Secondary · 2.0km away
Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Kingdom Christian School
Independent · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Somerlea Park Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Somerlea Park Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Somerlea Park Junior School?
Somerlea Park Junior School currently has 129 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Somerlea Park Junior School take?
Somerlea Park Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Somerlea Park Junior School?
Somerlea Park Junior School is in Alfreton, DE55 4JE, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Somerlea Park Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Somerlea Park Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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