Is Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 15 November 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 46th of 335 primary schools in Derbyshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 80% of pupils at Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy

Firs Avenue, Alfreton, DE55 7EN

Local ranking46th of 335 primary schools in Derbyshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

240

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 15 November 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 80.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 12.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 96.0%
Writing (Expected): 80.0%
Maths (Expected): 96.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 96.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 109.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 110.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 111.0
Cohort Size: 25

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 223
Boys: 113 (50%)
Girls: 112 (50%)
Capacity: 240 (94% full)
SEND: 16.6%
FSM Eligible: 16.7%
EAL: 25.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.1%
SEN Support: 13.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.3
Budget per Pupil: £6,382/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 6.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 66.4%
White Other: 17.0%
Asian Indian: 3.6%
Black African: 3.1%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.7%
Asian Chinese: 2.2%
Other: 2.2%
White Irish: 1.4%

66.4%

White British

17.0%

White Other

3.6%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01773832919

headteacher@cka.srscmat.co.uk

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Firs Avenue

Alfreton, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 146238
UKPRN: 10080993
Establishment No.: 3518
Trust: ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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