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David Nieper Academy
Grange Street, Alfreton DE55 7JA
David Nieper Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 760 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In September 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Admissions, Representation, Finances and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form and Attainment.
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Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite low.
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Progress: Below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Sixth form: Poor. Destinations at 18 are poor.

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