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Alfreton Nursery School

Amber Valley, DE55 7SHNurseryAges 2–5MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Mar 2024
KS2 Results
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Competition
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About Alfreton Nursery School

Alfreton Nursery School is one of just two state nursery schools in Derbyshire rated Outstanding by Ofsted, placing it among the top tier of early years provision in the local authority. Of the eight nursery schools across the county, this small setting in Amber Valley stands out for its consistent record of high-quality care and education. The school serves children aged two to five and is led by headteacher Emma Haywood. With only 86 pupils on roll, it offers an intimate environment where early years specialists can focus closely on each child’s development. Its local peers among Derbyshire’s Outstanding-rated nurseries are limited, which makes Alfreton a particularly notable choice for families seeking the highest Ofsted grade in the area. The school’s religious character is listed as ‘does not apply’, reflecting its non-denominational approach to early education.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range2 to 5 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressStanton Close, Alfreton, Amber Valley, DE55 7SH
HeadteacherEmma Haywood
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils86
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Mar 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (26 Mar 2024): School remains Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 20 Apr 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Sensory RoomDining HallArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

3

Sports

Swimming

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:30

Source: alfreton.derbyshire.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Alfreton Nursery School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.