Laceyfields Academy
48%
Capacity
82
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Laceyfields Academy
Laceyfields Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Amber Valley community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 82 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (48% of 172 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Laceyfields Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Shelley Rogers, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.
Laceyfields Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 53 applications for 33 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 30 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Laceyfields Academy include Library, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Rounders, Athletics, Football and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Book Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.0%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Amber Valley, Laceyfields Academy is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Laceyfields Road, Heanor, Amber Valley, DE75 7HJ |
| Headteacher | Shelley Rogers |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 82 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.0% |
| School Capacity | 82 / 172 (48% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed33
53
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
30 families put this school as their 1st choice (57% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Laceyfields Road, Heanor
Amber Valley, DE75 7HJ
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