David Nieper Academy
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
Alfreton, DE55 7JA
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 14% in England
7 of 8 in Amber Valley
Pupils
810
First preferences per place
1.11
2026/27
Absence
8.9%
2024/25
A level average
D+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 37.6 | 38.2 | 41.0 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 22% | 27% | 30% | |
| Average English grade | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.7 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.4 | 3.7 | 3.9 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 26% | 22% | 34% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.34 | -0.55 | — |
55% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Swanwick Hall School · 1.5 mi · Good · Bottom 30% in England
- Frederick Gent School · 2.3 mi · Report card · Bottom 33% in England
- Tibshelf Community School · 3.3 mi · Report card · Bottom 42% in England
- The Ripley Academy · 3.5 mi · Good · Bottom 43% in England
- Selston High School · 3.6 mi · No rating · Bottom 20% in England
- Ashfield Comprehensive School · 5.0 mi · Report card · Top 44% in England
The neighbourhood
David Nieper Academy is in Alfreton (typical home £194,250, crime very high).
What is David Nieper Academy's Ofsted rating?
David Nieper Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does David Nieper Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, David Nieper Academy is in the bottom 14% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.