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Blackwell Community Primary and Nursery School
Goodgraded 15/07/2021Ages 3–11118 pupils
Blackwell Community Primary and Nursery School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Alfreton, within the Derbyshire local authority. The school has around 118 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 15/07/2021, Blackwell Community Primary and Nursery School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Alfreton can view Blackwell Community Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 15/07/2021. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)56%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score103
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score100
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake45.1%
Free school meals45.1%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language3.3%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled79%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing95.3%
Attendance95.3%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher22.4
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence14.4%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Alfreton
All schools in Alfreton →Town End Junior School1.1 miThe Green Flying High Academy1.0 miNewton Primary SchoolGood · 0.8 miTibshelf Community SchoolGood · 1.3 miWesthouses Primary SchoolGood · 0.8 miGlebe Junior SchoolGood · 1.3 mi
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