Wessington Primary School
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Capacity
93
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Wessington Primary School
Wessington Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the North East Derbyshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 93 pupils on roll. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Wessington Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Karen Maycock, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 100% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 1st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 35 in North East Derbyshire.
Wessington Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 39 applications for 14 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Wessington Primary School include Library, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Gymnastics, Dance, Football and 1 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Book Club, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North East Derbyshire, Wessington 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | The Green, Alfreton, North East Derbyshire, DE55 6DQ |
| Headteacher | Karen Maycock |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 93 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.3% |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (21 Jun 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 8 Feb 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (100%)
1st of 13,686
Nationally
1st of 1,353
In East Midlands
1st of 35
In North East Derbyshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
100%
Expected Standard
27%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
100%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed14
39
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
17 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
The Green, Alfreton
North East Derbyshire, DE55 6DQ
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