The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.2
0.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
44%
2.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
29%
Source: 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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 164 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 82 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 819
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 31.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mrs Lucie Wainwright (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
January 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Doe Hill Lane, Tibshelf, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 5LZ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Tibshelf Community School a selective school?
No. Tibshelf Community School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Tibshelf Community School's Ofsted rating?
Tibshelf Community School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Tibshelf Community School?
Tibshelf Community School currently has 819 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Tibshelf Community School take?
Tibshelf Community School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Tibshelf Community School?
Tibshelf Community School is in Alfreton, DE55 5LZ, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Tibshelf Community School have a sixth form?
No, Tibshelf Community School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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