Croft Infant School vs David Nieper Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 241 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Croft Infant School
Alfreton · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
166 students
David Nieper Academy
Alfreton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
810 students
| Measure | Croft Infant School Alfreton, East Midlands | David Nieper Academy Alfreton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1344 of 1,516 | #270 of 329 |
| National rank | #14180 of 15,697 | #3322 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 166 | 810 |
| Pupils on roll | 166 | 810 |
| Free school meals | 39.8% | 46% |
| Capacity filled | 92.2% | 95.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 29.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 54.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.46 |
| A level points per entry | – | 22.8 |
| town | Alfreton | Alfreton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.croftinfant.co.uk | davidnieper.academy/ |
The verdict
- •David Nieper Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.0 vs 18.7).
- •David Nieper Academy is the larger school with 810 students compared with 166.
- •Croft Infant School is a local authority school while David Nieper Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Croft Infant School better than David Nieper Academy?
On the Success Index (England), David Nieper Academy ranks higher (23.0 vs 18.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Croft Infant School and David Nieper Academy?
About 241 m in a straight line, between Alfreton and Alfreton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Croft Infant School: 166. David Nieper Academy: 810. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Croft Infant School and David Nieper Academy rank in East Midlands?
Croft Infant School is 1344th of 1,516 and David Nieper Academy is 270th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).