Alfreton Nursery School, Alfreton

In its own words: "When you contact our school the first person you will speak to will usually be our Head Teacher Emma Haywood, our School Clerk Julia Walters or the school's Business Manager Neil Beeson. For any information, please ask to speak to Emma Haywood, Head Teacher. Thank you"

From the headteacher's welcome: "Our highly qualified, passionate team of Teachers and Nursery Nurses are here to support you and your family as your child begins their education journey. I feel privileged to work in such a magical environment that places high value on the importance of understanding the families, children and whole school community."

0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.1% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 40 pupils (54.1%) received SEN support and 1 (1.4%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Alfreton Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

18 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Grange Street (w-bound), 80 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 114 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Derbyshire (50), as is usual near a town centre.