South Wingfield Primary School, Alfreton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
South Wingfield excels at supporting all children to learn and thrive, with particularly impressive early years teaching that prepares children brilliantly for Year 1. The school has a nurturing, positive atmosphere where pupils behave well, attend regularly, and feel genuinely cared for. Staff work exceptionally hard to ensure disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs access the full curriculum and enrichment activities.
Key Strengths
- Early years provision is exceptional with children exceptionally well prepared for Year 1
- Strong focus on reading and language skills with children becoming confident fluent readers
- Well-designed curriculum covering national expectations with knowledge taught in logical sequence
- Excellent attendance rates and positive pupil behaviour with a calm, caring school ethos
- Effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND enabling them to achieve well
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils' spelling is not as well developed as it could be despite improvements in handwriting
- Staff do not thoroughly review previously taught knowledge, leading pupils to forget key knowledge in some subjects beyond reading, writing and mathematics
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with leaders fulfilling all specific responsibilities and establishing an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Educational visits to places of local, national and international interest, music lessons and instrument playing, pupil parliament, lunch time leadership activities
South Wingfield Primary School is a strong performing primary school with excellent early years provision and good overall pupil achievement. Leaders have successfully addressed previous inspection issues and created a positive, nurturing environment where pupils thrive.
At a Glance
11.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 87% to 76%. Maths has declined from 87% to 81%. Writing has declined from 80% to 67%.
Class Sizes
27.4
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
25.7
KS2
5
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
102%
Over capacity
133 pupils
131 capacity
2 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Alfreton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Alfreton
Admissions Demand - Derbyshire
Places available
9,886
Applications
7,225
Got 1st preference
96.4%
Got preferred school
99.2%
Primary admissions across Derbyshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(19)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.42249%
Overall absence
3.38983%
Persistent absence
118
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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