Stretton Handley Church of England Primary School
Beresford Lane, Woolley Moor, Alfreton, DE55 6FHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Stretton Handley Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Alfreton for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 90th of 245 primary schools in Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 September 2013, report published 16 October 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 March 2023
This is a vibrant and welcoming small school with a caring ethos. The school's Christian values are expressed through its motto: 'Growing, caring and learning together'. All members of the school community share these values. They are evident in all aspects of school life. Parents and carers and pupils alike are proud of their school. Parents typically praise the 'dedicated staff' who enable their children to flourish. Parents appreciate leaders' high expectations that nurture pupils' well-being and development. Pupils say that they feel happy and safe at school. Their behaviour is good, in lessons and around school. Pupils feel sure that staff would deal with any worries or concerns that may arise. All agree that bullying is not a problem. All pupils can access a wide range of extra-curricular clubs and activities. These popular activities include singing, arts and crafts, nature, cooking and gardening, as well as a wide range of sports. Older pupils enjoy taking on roles of responsibility. These include membership of the school and church councils, being playground buddies and being part of the enterprise team. These roles help pupils to develop good leadership and social skills.
What the school should improve
- In response to the school's changing circumstances, and the increasing number of pupils on roll, leaders are in the process of reorganising how the curriculum is implemented in the foundation subjects. This involves re-ordering the curriculum content and sequencing from a four-year to a two-year cycle. This work is significant and is not yet complete. Leaders should ensure that they establish and embed a well- planned and sequenced curriculum that enables all pupils to know and remember more over time, in all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
7 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
59 pupils on roll, with places for 62
Schools near Stretton Handley Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmgate Primary School and Nursery | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Mickley Village Primary and Nursery School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Ashover Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Sharley Park Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 49% met the expected standard |
| Wessington Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Louise Nicholson
- Phone
- 01246590418
- Address
- Beresford Lane, Woolley Moor, Alfreton, DE55 6FH
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 112859
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.