Open State Secondary Mixed

Tibshelf Community School

Doe Hill Lane, Alfreton, DE55 5LZ
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Tibshelf Community School
Alfreton, DE55 5LZ
819 Pupils
750 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
31.90% FSM %
427 Boys
392 Girls
About Tibshelf Community School

Tibshelf Community School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 11–16 based in Derbyshire, East Midlands. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 819 pupils on roll. School capacity: 750. Current headteacher: Lucie Wainwright.

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 Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Derbyshire
Region East Midlands
Administrative District Bolsover
Parliamentary Constituency Bolsover
Ward Tibshelf
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10015976
URN 112949
Data Last Updated 05-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Jill Smith Chair of Governors 01/01/2026 31/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Peter Wragsdale Chair of Governors 18/02/2022 31/12/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Kelly Dixon Governor 11/02/2026 10/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Peter Haywood Governor 10/05/2023 09/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Roger Martin Governor 01/02/2023 01/06/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Sam Moses Governor 15/10/2025 14/10/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Kieran Newton Governor 14/06/2023 13/06/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Rachel Ottewell Governor 18/09/2024 17/09/2028 Appointed by LA
Ms Jill Smith Governor 08/05/2024 07/05/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr James Swain Governor 12/02/2025 11/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lucie Wainwright Governor 17/06/2019 31/12/2029 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Peter Wragsdale Governor 18/02/2022 31/12/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Schools Nearby
Town End Junior School
0.39 km • Alfreton
Other
Tibshelf Infant School
1.02 km • Alfreton
Other
Newton Primary School
1.52 km • Alfreton
Other
Pilsley Primary School
1.92 km • Chesterfield
Other
Blackwell Community Primary and Nursery School
2.09 km • Alfreton
Other
Morton Primary Academy
2.33 km • Alfreton
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Tibshelf Community School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Alfreton, Derbyshire.
Tibshelf Community School has 819 pupils, with a capacity of 750.
Tibshelf Community School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Tibshelf Community School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Tibshelf Community School is Mrs Lucie Wainwright.
Tibshelf Community School is at Doe Hill Lane, Tibshelf, Alfreton, DE55 5LZ, in the Derbyshire local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at Tibshelf Community School: Does not have a sixth form.
Tibshelf Community School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Lucie Wainwright
Doe Hill Lane, Tibshelf, Alfreton, DE55 5LZ
01773872391
www.tibshelf.derbyshire.sch.uk
Location
DE55 5LZ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 112949
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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