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David Nieper Academy

Amber Valley, DE55 7JASecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2022
Progress 8
No data
First choices / offers
1.1×
More first choices than offers made
166 1st-choice / 149 offers made
Ranking
#2,679
of 3,141 nationally

About David Nieper Academy

David Nieper Academy is a state-funded secondary school in Amber Valley, East Midlands, for pupils aged 11 to 18 for boys and girls. DfE data records 810 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 850.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (27 Sept 2022). the published Attainment 8 score was 41.0 for 2024/25. the published A-level average grade was D for 2023/24. admissions data records 166 first-preference applications and 149 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

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Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
AddressGrange Street, Alfreton, Amber Valley, DE55 7JA
HeadteacherMr Richard White
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils810
Free School Meals (FSM)44.4%
School Capacity810 / 850 (95% full)
Sixth FormYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Sept 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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David Nieper Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.