Open Other Secondary Mixed

David Nieper Academy

Grange Street, Alfreton, DE55 7JA
Part of: CHRISTOPHER NIEPER EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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David Nieper Academy
Alfreton, DE55 7JA
810 Pupils
850 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
45.60% FSM %
409 Boys
401 Girls
About David Nieper Academy

David Nieper Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 11–18 based in Derbyshire, East Midlands. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 810 pupils on roll. School capacity: 850. Current headteacher: Richard White.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Derbyshire or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Derbyshire
Region East Midlands
Administrative District Amber Valley
Parliamentary Constituency Amber Valley
Ward Alfreton
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor CHRISTOPHER NIEPER EDUCATION TRUST
Opened 01-09-2016
UKPRN 10054162
URN 142405
Data Last Updated 16-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Gillian Harvey Chair of Local Governing Body 04/09/2025 29/02/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Jeremy Sharp Chair of Local Governing Body 05/09/2023 03/09/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Nicola Leach Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 05/09/2024 25/07/2025 N/A
Mrs Kendal Sills Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/11/2025 — N/A
Mrs Nicola Bettison Local Governor 25/11/2022 25/11/2026 Elected by parents
Miss Alison Cope Local Governor 25/11/2022 25/11/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Mike Cutts Local Governor 16/01/2023 16/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jane Cutts Local Governor 09/11/2022 09/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Christopher Dixon Local Governor 01/09/2022 01/09/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Lindsey Ford Local Governor 04/10/2022 04/10/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Gillian Harvey Local Governor 01/03/2024 03/09/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Bishop Malcolm Macnaughton Local Governor 26/06/2023 26/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Woodbridge Junior School
0.13 km • Alfreton
Other
Croft Infant School
0.24 km • Alfreton
Other
Alfreton Nursery School
0.3 km • Alfreton
Other
Kingdom Christian School
0.64 km •
Other
Leys Junior School
0.76 km • Alfreton
Other
Copthorne Community Infant School
0.77 km • Alfreton
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
David Nieper Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Alfreton, Derbyshire.
David Nieper Academy has 810 pupils, with a capacity of 850.
David Nieper Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at David Nieper Academy is: Non-selective.
The Head Teacher at David Nieper Academy is Mr Richard White.
David Nieper Academy is at Grange Street, Alfreton, DE55 7JA, in the Derbyshire local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at David Nieper Academy: Has a sixth form.
David Nieper Academy is currently open.
Contact
Head Teacher
Mr Richard White
Grange Street, Alfreton, DE55 7JA
01773832331
davidnieper.academy/
Location
DE55 7JA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 142405
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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