Somercotes Infant and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Nottingham Road Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 4LY |
| Reference Number | 142812 |
Somercotes Infant and Nursery School is performing well overall, rated as 'Good' in all areas except for early years provision, which is deemed 'Outstanding'. Under the leadership of Helina Kirkup, the school has made significant progress since its previous inspection, where it was rated as 'Requires Improvement'. The school fosters a nurturing environment where pupils feel happy and safe, and the curriculum is ambitious and thoughtfully sequenced, enhancing pupils' communication skills and preparing them effectively for future education.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 99 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.51%
Girls: 49.49% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 52.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 15 | 37 |
| 2 | 17 | 17 | 34 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.8% |
| White & Asian | 5.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 5.1% |
| African | 2% |
| White, Other | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
| 15 Feb 2022 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils feel happy and safe in a well-led environment.
- The curriculum is ambitious, broad, and well-thought-out.
- Early years provision is outstanding and promotes active learning.
- Teachers are well-trained to implement the phonics programme effectively.
- The school provides excellent support for pupils with SEND.
- Pupils demonstrate positive behavior and emotional regulation.
- The school council fosters pupil responsibility and inclusion.
Areas for Improvement
- A small number of foundation subjects lack clear identification of key knowledge.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 10 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 14 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Somerlea Park Junior School
Bank Street, Somercotes, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 4JE |
0.17 miles |
|
Riddings Infant and Nursery School
West Street, Riddings, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 4EW |
0.7 miles |
|
Riddings Junior School
Church Street, Riddings, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 4BW |
0.79 miles |
|
Leys Junior School
Flowery Leys Lane, Leys Junior School, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7HA |
1.03 miles |
|
Woodbridge Junior School
Grange Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7JA |
1.12 miles |
|
Alfreton Nursery School
Stanton Close, Alfreton, DE55 7SH |
1.17 miles |
|
Croft Infant School
Marshall Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7BW |
1.22 miles |
|
Kingdom Christian School
2,Derby Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7AQ |
1.25 miles |
|
Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School
Victoria Street, Ironville, Derbyshire, NG16 5NB |
1.5 miles |
|
Copthorne Community Infant School
Rodgers Lane, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7FF |
1.55 miles |
|
Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy
Firs Avenue, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7EN |
1.59 miles |
|
Swanwick Primary School
South Street, Swanwick, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1BZ |
1.61 miles |
|
Glebe Junior School
Hamlet Lane, South Normanton, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 2JB |
1.93 miles |
|
South Normanton Nursery School
Hamlet Lane, Alfreton, DE55 2JB |
1.94 miles |
|
Longwood Infant Academy
Wharf Road, Nottingham, NG16 6PA |
1.96 miles |
|
Jacksdale Primary and Nursery School
Main Road, Jacksdale, Selston, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 5JU |
2.14 miles |
|
The Green Flying High Academy
13 New Street, South Normanton, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 2BS |
2.2 miles |
|
Kirkstead Junior Academy
Kirkstead Road, Pinxton, NG16 6NA |
2.23 miles |
|
The Brigg Infant School
39 South Street, South Normanton, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 2DA |
2.24 miles |
|
Pinxton Nursery School
Kirkstead Road, Nottingham, NG16 6NA |
2.28 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Swanwick School and Sports College
Hayes Lane, Swanwick, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1AR |
0.92 miles |
|
David Nieper Academy
Grange Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7JA |
1.11 miles |
|
Swanwick Hall School
Derby Road, Swanwick, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1AE |
1.23 miles |
|
Alfreton Park Community Special School
Alfreton Park, Wingfield Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7AL |
1.47 miles |
|
Frederick Gent School
Mansfield Road, South Normanton, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 2ER |
2.09 miles |
|
The Ripley Academy
Peasehill, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3JQ |
2.64 miles |
|
Selston High School
Chapel Road, Selston, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 6BW |
2.66 miles |
|
Aldercar High School
Daltons Close, Langley Mill, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 4HL |
3.99 miles |
|
Tibshelf Community School
Doe Hill Lane, Tibshelf, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 5LZ |
4.13 miles |
|
Ashfield Comprehensive School
Sutton Road, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8HP |
4.61 miles |
|
Heanor Gate Spencer Academy
Kirkley Drive, Heanor, Derbyshire, DE75 7RA |
4.81 miles |
|
Jasmine House School
Jasmine House School, 34 Ilkeston Road, Heanor, Derbyshire, DE75 7DT |
4.82 miles |
|
Hall Park Academy
Mansfield Road, Eastwood, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 3EA |
4.83 miles |