Stretton Handley Church of England Primary School
100%
Capacity
56
Pupils
3.1x
Demand
About Stretton Handley Church of England Primary School
Stretton Handley Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the North East Derbyshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 56 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 56 places).
Ofsted has rated Stretton Handley Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Louise Nicholson, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10746th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 27th out of 35 in North East Derbyshire.
Stretton Handley Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 22 applications for 7 places, making it 3.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 6 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Stretton Handley Church of England Primary School include ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Rounders, Swimming, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Drama, Science Club, Eco Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.4%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North East Derbyshire, Stretton Handley Church of England Primary 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Beresford Lane, Alfreton, North East Derbyshire, DE55 6FH |
| Headteacher | Louise Nicholson |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 56 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.4% |
| School Capacity | 56 / 56 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (14 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 16 Oct 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)
10746th of 13,686
Nationally
1028th of 1,353
In East Midlands
27th of 35
In North East Derbyshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
50%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
88%
'23/24
50%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
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
2025/26Oversubscribed7
22
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
6 families put this school as their 1st choice (27% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Beresford Lane, Alfreton
North East Derbyshire, DE55 6FH
Beresford Lane, Alfreton
North East Derbyshire, DE55 6FH
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