The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 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 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% 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 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 137
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mrs Melissa Kealy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
June 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
April 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Lane, South Wingfield, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7NJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is South Wingfield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
South Wingfield Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend South Wingfield Primary School?
South Wingfield Primary School currently has 137 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does South Wingfield Primary School take?
South Wingfield Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is South Wingfield Primary School?
South Wingfield Primary School is in Alfreton, DE55 7NJ, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does South Wingfield Primary School have a sixth form?
No, South Wingfield Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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