Tibshelf Community School
Doe Hill Lane, Tibshelf, Alfreton, DE55 5LZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Tibshelf Community School is a secondary school in Alfreton for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 17th of 45 secondary schools in Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in January 2026.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 20 January 2026, report published 19 April 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Expected standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Expected standard
- Achievement
- Expected standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Expected standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Strong standard
- Leadership and governance
- Expected standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 January 2026
Pupils are happy at Tibshelf Community School. They get along well together and enjoy warm relationships with caring staff. Staff prioritise getting to know pupils well before they begin Year 7 through visits to local primary schools and a transition week during the summer holidays. As pupils progress through the school, staff keep a close eye on their wellbeing and provide excellent pastoral care. By putting pupils first, the school has created a culture of mutual respect that staff and pupils are proud to be part of. Pupils feel safe and know that staff will keep them safe. No forms of bullying or discrimination are tolerated. Pupils enjoy learning. Many told inspectors that their teachers were the best thing about the school. The curriculum is ambitious. Staff have high expectations of what all pupils can achieve. In lessons, pupils try hard to live up to these expectations. They take pride in their work. As they progress through the curriculum, pupils learn to apply new knowledge and skills confidently and fluently. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, including a large number of pupils with education, health and care plans, are very well supported to be successful alongside their peers. The curriculum prepares all pupils well for their next steps in education, employment or training. Pupils are well informed about their future choices and strive to realise their aspirations. Pupils appreciate the school's extensive enrichment programme. This includes overseas visits that expose pupils to different languages and cultures. Other visits closer to home provide opportunities for pupils to develop their character as they experience outdoor pursuits and water sports. A wide range of lunchtime and after-school clubs allows pupils to develop their talents and interests in sports and performing arts.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should continue their work to ensure consistent delivery of the curriculum across the school so that pupils achieve the best possible outcomes in all subjects.
- Leaders should ensure that they routinely and accurately monitor all aspects of their work to assure themselves that the strategies they employ are impactful.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
160 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
834 pupils on roll, with places for 750
Schools near Tibshelf Community School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Gent School | 3 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | Attainment 8: 46.3 |
| David Nieper Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 41.0 |
| Quarrydale Academy | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 36.6 |
| Tupton Hall School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 41.1 |
| Sutton Community Academy | 4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 37.6 |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lucie Wainwright
- Phone
- 01773872391
- Address
- Doe Hill Lane, Tibshelf, Alfreton, DE55 5LZ
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 112949
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.