How many pupils does Tibshelf Community School have?

Tibshelf Community School has 819 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Tibshelf Community School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Tibshelf Community School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.9 in 2025/26.

Where is Tibshelf Community School?

Tibshelf Community School is located at Doe Hill Lane, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 5LZ.

Tibshelf Community School

Doe Hill Lane, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 5LZ

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

42.9

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

819

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Tibshelf Community School

Tibshelf Community School is a community school in Alfreton, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 819 pupils on roll. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.9 (2025/26). 34.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Derbyshire →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 819 / 750 (109%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

34.7%

Free school meals

1.7%

EAL

4.9%

SEN support

19.5%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

42.9

Attainment 8

159 pupils

44.7%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

59.7%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

90%

Sustained destination

79%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.1%

Overall absence

21.7%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

50.4

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.4 vs 2023/24

17.1

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.9 vs 2023/24

£47,006

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 11% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,654 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

1.9% rate

↓ -1 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,316

Spend per pupil

£8,168

Income per pupil

50%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Doe Hill Lane, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 5LZ
Phone: 01773872391
Headteacher: Lucie Wainwright
Website: http://www.tibshelf.derbyshire.sch.uk

Teaching Jobs

Site / Catering

Site Supervisor (Part Time)

PermanentPart timeYour choice of 15 or 20 hours per week

Closes in 6 daysView & apply

Admin / HR

Education Health Care Plans and Annual Review Co-ordinator

PermanentPart time£26,481 - £28,238 · · 42 weeks

Closes 8 Nov 2026View & apply

Pastoral & welfare

Student Medical Support Assistant

PermanentPart time£19,568 - £19,878 · · Fixed term while the identified pupil remains on roll at and attending the school, subject to continued review of the pupil’s medical needs and required level of support.

Closes 8 Nov 2026View & apply

Teaching AssistantSEND

SEND Team Leader

PermanentPart time£28,613 - £30,356 · · Term time only

Closes 8 Nov 2026View & apply

Teaching Assistant

Creativity Faculty Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant

PermanentPart time£24,512 - £26,138 · · Term time only

Closes 8 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Tibshelf Community School?: Tibshelf Community School is a community school in Alfreton, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Tibshelf Community School have?: Tibshelf Community School has 819 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Tibshelf Community School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Tibshelf Community School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.9 in 2025/26.
Where is Tibshelf Community School?: Tibshelf Community School is located at Doe Hill Lane, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 5LZ.

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