Tibshelf Infant School, Alfreton

For September 2026 entry, 33 families put Tibshelf Infant School as their first choice and 53 named it as one of their preferences, for 34 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 Tibshelf Infant School are Town End Junior School (0.8 miles, Good, 72% reading, 77% maths); Newton Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 76% reading, 71% maths); Pilsley Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 87% reading, 90% maths); and Blackwell Community Primary and Nursery School (1.7 miles, Good, 75% reading, 75% maths).

10% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 30 pupils (21.4%) received SEN support and 9 (6.4%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

Tibshelf Infant School had 10 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Alfreton Rail Station, about 3.3 miles away in a straight line.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Brooke Street (adjacent), 40 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 29 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and drug offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Derbyshire (50).

Tibshelf Infant School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.