David Nieper Academy vs Somerlea Park Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David Nieper Academy
Alfreton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
810 students
Somerlea Park Junior School
Alfreton · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
136 students
| Measure | David Nieper Academy Alfreton, East Midlands | Somerlea Park Junior School Alfreton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #270 of 329 | #1349 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3322 of 4,090 | #14205 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 810 | 136 |
| Pupils on roll | 810 | 136 |
| Free school meals | 46% | 68.4% |
| Capacity filled | 95.3% | 57.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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 | davidnieper.academy/ | www.learnerstrust.org/spj |
The verdict
- •David Nieper Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.0 vs 18.6).
- •David Nieper Academy is the larger school with 810 students compared with 136.
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 David Nieper Academy better than Somerlea Park Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), David Nieper Academy ranks higher (23.0 vs 18.6 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 David Nieper Academy and Somerlea Park Junior School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Alfreton and Alfreton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
David Nieper Academy: 810. Somerlea Park Junior School: 136. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do David Nieper Academy and Somerlea Park Junior School rank in East Midlands?
David Nieper Academy is 270th of 329 and Somerlea Park Junior School is 1349th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).