Croft Infant School is a mainstream primary school in Alfreton, Derbyshire, for children aged 5 to 7. In January 2026, 48 of its 166 pupils (28.9%) were getting SEN support and 12 (7.2%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 5–7
- 166 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Derbyshire.
28.9% get SEN support
48 of 166 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
7.2% have an EHC plan
12 of 166 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Higher than the England average.
Most common needs
- Moderate learning difficulty20
- Speech, language and communication16
- Social, emotional and mental health10
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Council-run school
- Ages
- 5 to 7
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 166 (places for 180)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sally Swain
- Free school meals
- 39.8% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Derbyshire
- School reference (URN)
- 112493
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Derbyshire council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, January 2020; standards maintained (October 2024)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in January 2020.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, October 2024).
Contact and getting there
Marshall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BW
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Alfreton Park Community Special School Special school · Ages 2–19 · Ofsted report card (2026) 0.4 miles
- Swanwick School and Sports College Special school · Ages 5–16 · Ofsted: Outstanding 1.5 miles
- Tibshelf Community School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted report card (2026) 3.3 miles
- Selston Church of England Infant and Nursery School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–7 3.6 miles
Other mainstream schools
- David Nieper Academy Secondary · Ages 11–18 · SEN support 14.3%, EHC plans 6.2% 0.1 miles
- Woodbridge Junior School Primary · Ages 7–11 · SEN support 33.6%, EHC plans 9.7% 0.1 miles
- Copthorne Community Infant School Primary · Ages 5–7 · SEN support 16.7%, EHC plans 3.1% 0.4 miles
All mainstream schools in Derbyshire SEND schools in Derbyshire
Questions about Croft Infant School
How many pupils at Croft Infant School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 48 of the 166 pupils (28.9%) were getting SEN support and 12 (7.2%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Croft Infant School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are moderate learning difficulties (20 pupils), speech, language and communication needs (16 pupils) and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (10 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Croft Infant School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Croft Infant School?
Through Derbyshire council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Croft Infant School?
You can ask for Croft Infant School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Croft Infant School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Tibshelf Community School, about 3.3 miles away.
Where is Croft Infant School?
Marshall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BW, in Derbyshire.
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