# Shirland Primary School — Alfreton, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Miss L Vessey

## Contact

- **Address:** Park Lane, Alfreton, Derbyshire
- **Phone:** 01773 832426
- **Website:** https://www.shirland.derbyshire.sch.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/alfreton/shirland-primary-school-23930

## About

Shirland Primary School is a happy school with a very positive and nurturing ethos. We believe that all children should be encouraged to ‘be the best they can be’ in this supportive and hardworking environment.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Feb 2024
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Good — Feb 2024
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Feb 2024
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Feb 2024
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Feb 2024
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Feb 2024

## Recent parent reviews

- **4/5** — Mixed feelings about our experience: We've had some great experiences at Shirland Primary, but unfortunately, our child has struggled with the homework load at times. That said, we appreciate the school's efforts to provide a wide range of extracurricular activities, and our child has enjoyed these. *(Nov 2022)*
- **5/5** — A wonderful school experience for our children: We have been so impressed with the kindness and dedication of the staff at Shirland Primary. Our daughter has thrived in this supportive and nurturing environment, with opportunities for her to develop her talents and interests. The facilities are excellent too! *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Our child is flourishing at Shirland: We love the school's emphasis on encouraging every child to 'be the best they can be' - it really shows in the way our child is supported and challenged. The teachers are always available to discuss our child's progress too. *(Feb 2021)*
- **5/5** — Exceptional school with great values: I have many fond memories of my time at Shirland Primary. The school's commitment to providing a positive and hardworking environment really made a difference to my child's education and happiness. We felt so welcome and supported as a family. *(Jun 2020)*

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