David Nieper Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Grange Street Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7JA |
| Phone | 01773832331 |
| Reference Number | 142405 |
David Nieper Academy has made significant progress since its last inspection, moving from a grade of requires improvement to good across all assessed areas. The school is characterized by a positive ethos where pupils feel safe and are proud to attend. The curriculum is ambitious, providing a broad range of subjects that equip students with essential skills for life and work. Strong pastoral care and clear behavioral expectations contribute to a supportive learning environment, although there are some challenges with attendance and the consistency of curriculum delivery in certain subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 810 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.49%
Girls: 49.51% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 45.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 76 | 77 | 153 |
| 8 | 81 | 72 | 153 |
| 9 | 75 | 68 | 143 |
| 10 | 75 | 75 | 150 |
| 11 | 63 | 59 | 122 |
| 12 | 25 | 26 | 51 |
| 13 | 14 | 24 | 38 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89% |
| White, Other | 2.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Indian | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| African | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 27 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Sep 2022 | School inspection: |
| 21 May 2019 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Ambitious curriculum designed to equip pupils for work and life
- Strong pastoral care and positive behavior expectations
- High-quality support for vulnerable pupils, including those with SEND
- Effective careers education and employability focus
- Strong leadership and governance
- Engagement in extracurricular activities and community involvement
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent delivery of the curriculum in some subjects
- Inconsistent implementation of the PSHCE curriculum
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 41 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 29.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 50.8% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 22.84 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 24.67 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | D+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | D+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 0% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 109 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 29 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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0.08 miles |
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0.18 miles |
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2,Derby Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7AQ |
0.4 miles |
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0.47 miles |
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1.11 miles |
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1.27 miles |
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