Stretton Handley Church of England Primary School, Alfreton

In its own words: "In March 2023, we were inspected by the Ofsted who confirmed that Stretton Handley CE (VC) Primary School continues to be a good school. We are delighted with the outcome and very proud that the hard work of children, staff, governors and parents has been recognised. Here are some of the comments from the report."

In 2025, 71% of Year 6 pupils at Stretton Handley Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 57% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in Derbyshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 70% in reading and 80% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 5 families put Stretton Handley Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 17 named it as one of their preferences, for 6 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Stretton Handley Church of England Primary School are Holmgate Primary School and Nursery (1.6 miles, Good, 74% reading, 74% maths); Mickley Village Primary and Nursery School (1.7 miles); Ashover Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 79% reading, 88% maths); and Sharley Park Community Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 65% reading, 65% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Stretton Handley Church of England Primary School.

3.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 19 pupils (32.2%) received SEN support and 2 (3.4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

Stretton Handley Church of England Primary School had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Stretton Handley Church of England Primary School.

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Badger Lane (s-bound), 130 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Derbyshire (50).

In 2024/25, Stretton Handley Church of England Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 10.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.