Somercotes Infant and Nursery School
56%
Capacity
99
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Somercotes Infant and Nursery School
Somercotes Infant and Nursery School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Amber Valley community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 99 pupils on roll, operating at 56% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Somercotes Infant and Nursery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Ben Rowland, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.
Somercotes Infant and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 42 applications for 19 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 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 Somercotes Infant and Nursery School include Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Library, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Athletics, Football, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Film Club, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 52.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Amber Valley, Somercotes Infant and Nursery School 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 | Nottingham Road, Alfreton, Amber Valley, DE55 4LY |
| Headteacher | Ben Rowland |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 99 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 52.5% |
| School Capacity | 99 / 178 (56% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 29 Apr 2024. 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
2025/26Oversubscribed19
42
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Nottingham Road, Alfreton
Amber Valley, DE55 4LY
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