South Wingfield Primary School
Alfreton, DE55 7NJ · Derbyshire · primary school
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205th of 263 primary schools in Derbyshire we can score, 354 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,194 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1/10 among them, against 3.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 12 | 35% | 0.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
South Wingfield Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0%, against a national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in March 2026 assessed the school under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall rating. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1 out of 10 among them, against 3.5 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 133 pupils against a stated capacity of 131. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to help children reach the higher standard in reading?
What Ofsted said about South Wingfield Primary School
Overview
South Wingfield Primary School is described as a place where pupils enjoy learning in a "positive atmosphere" and feel safe. The report highlights that leaders have made "substantial improvements" since the previous inspection, resulting in a well-designed curriculum and effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Early years provision is praised, with children "flourishing" and being "very well prepared for Year 1" due to precise curriculum planning and expert staff.
- Attendance is "close to or above national averages," supported by leaders who work effectively with parents to help pupils overcome difficulties.
- Pupils demonstrate resilience and "show determination when facing tricky aspects of learning," benefiting from a "nurturing environment."
- Staff successfully teach reading fluency and sophisticated vocabulary, ensuring children become "confident, fluent readers."
- The school fosters strong personal development, with pupils learning to value differences and participate in democratic processes through the "school's pupil parliament."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teaching enables pupils to "remember and understanding key knowledge, across all areas of the curriculum, in the long term," as staff do not review previous teaching well enough.
- Leaders should continue work to improve the accuracy of pupils' writing, specifically noting that "pupils' spelling is not as well developed as it could be."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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