What did Ofsted judge David Nieper Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged David Nieper Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend David Nieper Academy?

David Nieper Academy has 810 pupils on roll.

What ages does David Nieper Academy take?

David Nieper Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is David Nieper Academy located?

David Nieper Academy is located in Alfreton, DE55 7JA, Derbyshire.

How do I apply to David Nieper Academy?

David Nieper Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How are Year 7 places decided at David Nieper Academy?

When David Nieper Academy has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and adopted/residence/special guardianship — Looked after children and children who were looked after but ceased to be because they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order); 2. In normal area with siblings — Children living in the normal area served by the academy at the time of application and admission who have siblings attending the academy at the time of application and admission; 3. In normal area — Children living in the normal area served by the academy at the time of application and admission, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 140 places at this entry point. Tie-break: For criteria 2, 3, 4 and 5, in the instance of children satisfying the same criteria, those children living nearest the academy (measured by a straight-line distance from home to the academy) will be given preference.

What is the largest ethnic background at David Nieper Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89% of pupils at David Nieper Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at David Nieper Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and adopted/residence/special guardianship — Looked after children and children who were looked after but ceased to be because they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order).
2In normal area with siblings — Children living in the normal area served by the academy at the time of application and admission who have siblings attending the academy at the time of application and admission.
3In normal area — Children living in the normal area served by the academy at the time of application and admission.
4Not in normal area but with siblings — Children not living in the normal area served by the academy but who have siblings attending the academy at the time of application and admission.
5Other children — Other children whose parents have requested a place.

If two applications tie: For criteria 2, 3, 4 and 5, in the instance of children satisfying the same criteria, those children living nearest the academy (measured by a straight-line distance from home to the academy) will be given preference.

Pupils with a statement or EHCP naming the school will be admitted if the Headteacher believes the child's needs can be met. Living in the normal area is defined as settled residence in a property which is the child's only or main residence, with documentary evidence required.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

David Nieper Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge David Nieper Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged David Nieper Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend David Nieper Academy?: David Nieper Academy has 810 pupils on roll.
What ages does David Nieper Academy take?: David Nieper Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is David Nieper Academy located?: David Nieper Academy is located in Alfreton, DE55 7JA, Derbyshire.
How do I apply to David Nieper Academy?: David Nieper Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at David Nieper Academy?: When David Nieper Academy has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and adopted/residence/special guardianship — Looked after children and children who were looked after but ceased to be because they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order); 2. In normal area with siblings — Children living in the normal area served by the academy at the time of application and admission who have siblings attending the academy at the time of application and admission; 3. In normal area — Children living in the normal area served by the academy at the time of application and admission, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 140 places at this entry point. Tie-break: For criteria 2, 3, 4 and 5, in the instance of children satisfying the same criteria, those children living nearest the academy (measured by a straight-line distance from home to the academy) will be given preference.
What is the largest ethnic background at David Nieper Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89% of pupils at David Nieper Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at David Nieper Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and adopted/residence/special guardianship — Looked after children and children who were looked after but ceased to be because they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order).
2In normal area with siblings — Children living in the normal area served by the academy at the time of application and admission who have siblings attending the academy at the time of application and admission.
3In normal area — Children living in the normal area served by the academy at the time of application and admission.
4Not in normal area but with siblings — Children not living in the normal area served by the academy but who have siblings attending the academy at the time of application and admission.
5Other children — Other children whose parents have requested a place.

David Nieper Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge David Nieper Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged David Nieper Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend David Nieper Academy?: David Nieper Academy has 810 pupils on roll.
What ages does David Nieper Academy take?: David Nieper Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is David Nieper Academy located?: David Nieper Academy is located in Alfreton, DE55 7JA, Derbyshire.
How do I apply to David Nieper Academy?: David Nieper Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at David Nieper Academy?: When David Nieper Academy has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and adopted/residence/special guardianship — Looked after children and children who were looked after but ceased to be because they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order); 2. In normal area with siblings — Children living in the normal area served by the academy at the time of application and admission who have siblings attending the academy at the time of application and admission; 3. In normal area — Children living in the normal area served by the academy at the time of application and admission, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 140 places at this entry point. Tie-break: For criteria 2, 3, 4 and 5, in the instance of children satisfying the same criteria, those children living nearest the academy (measured by a straight-line distance from home to the academy) will be given preference.
What is the largest ethnic background at David Nieper Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89% of pupils at David Nieper Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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