Stretton Handley Church of England Primary School
Alfreton, DE55 6FH · Derbyshire · primary school
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149th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.5/10 against 2,458 of them, against 3.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 29.0 · 2 | 40% | 0.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stretton Handley Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 29.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school’s figure was 14.0% against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football and archery, receive KS2 violin lessons, and attend trips including a Faith Trail around Derby, a WWII visit to Beaumanor, and Forest Schools at Mount Cook.
Getting in
The published school roll is 59 pupils against a stated capacity of 62. 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 core subjects? How does the KS2 violin programme integrate with the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Stretton Handley Church of England Primary School
Overview
Stretton Handley Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "vibrant and welcoming small school with a caring ethos." The report highlights that pupils feel happy and safe, with strong Christian values underpinning a curriculum that is ambitious for all learners, including those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Parents praise the "dedicated staff" and leaders’ high expectations, which nurture pupils’ well-being.
- Pupils develop as "fluent, confident readers" through effective early-stage support and a revitalised library.
- Mathematics lessons follow a "logical sequence," allowing pupils to confidently explain their learning.
- Leaders promote wider development well, ensuring pupils are "well prepared for life in modern Britain."
- Staff feel valued, appreciating leaders’ regard for their "well-being and workload."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must establish and embed a "well-planned and sequenced curriculum" in foundation subjects, as current reorganisation due to increased pupil numbers is not yet complete.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with robust systems and a strong culture where safeguarding is "everybody’s responsibility."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 88% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 29% |
| 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.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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