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Schools · Lower Somercotes
Schools in the parish of Somercotes
2 schools in the parish of Somercotes, plus 8 nearby, each with its latest Ofsted inspection result.
The figures on this page are for the parish of Somercotes, which includes Lower Somercotes. There are no separate figures for Lower Somercotes. What each figure covers
In the area
2
Nearby (5 km)
8
Pupils in area
228
Phases
1
PrimaryOtherSecondaryNurseryCentre of Lower Somercotes
Schools are placed at the centre of their postcode.
Primary
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somercotes Infant and Nursery School | Academy sponsor led | Good Graded inspection, Feb 2024 · Read report | 92 | DE55 4LY |
| Somerlea Park Junior School | Academy sponsor led | Inclusion: Expected standardAchievement: Expected standardSafeguarding standards: MetCurriculum and teaching: Expected standardAttendance and behaviour: Needs attentionLeadership and governance: Expected standardPersonal development and wellbeing: Expected standard Report card, Feb 2026 · Read report | 136 | DE55 4JE |
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riddings Junior School Primary | Academy converter | Standards maintained Ungraded inspection, Oct 2024 · Read report | 236 | 0.7 km |
| Riddings Infant and Nursery School Primary | Community school | personal development: Goodquality of education: Goodbehaviour and attitudes: Goodleadership and management: Good Inspection, Mar 2025 · Read report | 201 | 0.8 km |
| Swanwick School and Sports College Other | Community special school | Standards maintained Ungraded inspection, Nov 2024 · Read report | 101 | 2.1 km |
| Leys Junior School Primary | Community school | School remains Good Ungraded inspection, Jun 2023 · Read report | 160 | 2.5 km |
| Swanwick Hall School Secondary | Academy converter | Good Graded inspection, Jan 2023 · Read report | 1025 | 2.6 km |
| Woodbridge Junior School Primary | Community school | Inclusion: Expected standardAchievement: Needs attentionSafeguarding standards: MetCurriculum and teaching: Needs attentionAttendance and behaviour: Needs attentionLeadership and governance: Expected standardPersonal development and wellbeing: Expected standard Report card, Jun 2026 · Read report | 226 | 2.9 km |
| David Nieper Academy Secondary | Academy sponsor led | Good Graded inspection, Sept 2022 · Read report | 810 | 2.9 km |
| Alfreton Nursery School Nursery | Local authority nursery school | School remains Outstanding Ungraded inspection, Mar 2024 · Read report | 74 | 3 km |
Ofsted’s latest inspection for each school. Since September 2024 Ofsted no longer gives schools a single overall grade: newer inspections show area judgements or the 2025 report card grades instead. Open schools from Get Information about Schools (DfE).