David Nieper Academy vs Copthorne Community Infant School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
David Nieper Academy
Alfreton
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Primary
Type
Academy sponsor led
Community school
Age Range
11–18
5–7
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
Derbyshire
Derbyshire
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
810
96
Capacity
850
120
Occupancy
95%
80%
FSM %
46.0%
43.8%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
-
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Inadequate
Personal Development
Good
Requires Improvement
Leadership & Management
Good
Last Inspected
Sep 2022
May 2026
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
43.2
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
36.2%
-
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
D+
-
Points Per Entry
22.8
-
Best 3 A-Levels
D+
-
AAB+ %
0%
-
Value Added
Below average
-
A-Level Students
30
-
Retention
94%
-
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
0%
-
Degree course
50%
-
Any L4+ destination
53%
-
Apprenticeships
0%
-
Cohort size
30
-
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
13
0
Top subjects
Biology (30)
Psychology (28)
English Language and Literature (26)
Sociology (22)
Mathematics (20)
English Language and Literature (16)
Chemistry (12)
Sociology (12)