Welcome to Alfreton Park Community Special School
Welcome to Our WebsiteOn behalf of the pupils, staff and governors, it is my pleasure to welcome you to our school website.Our pupils describe Alfreton Park as a friendly, caring, exciting and safe Special School. We are located in the beautiful parkland of Alfreton, and we are lucky to be within easy access of our local community, with whom we are proud to have many links.We have the specialist knowledge to meet the needs of pupils aged 2 to 19 years with a diverse range of highly complex Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).We are a warm and welcoming school and we consider ourselves to be one big family.As Headteacher, I am privileged to lead a fantastic team of dedicated, caring and highly skilled staff, who strive for the best outcomes for our pupils. Teamwork is essential in a setting like ours and together we are committed to our school values: we are caring, we are brave and we aim high!We know each and every one of our pupils has the potential to achieve great things and by working and learning together with our local community, other agencies and pupils’ families, the sky is the limit!In line with pupils’ Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), our team is firmly committed to providing every pupil with an exciting, relevant and personalised curriculum. Our pupils have high aspirations, and we encourage them to be the best they can be, both socially and academically. The underpinning principle of our curriculum is independence, and we recognise the importance of enabling pupils to communicate effectively and become valued members of their community.We have a new school building, expanding the opportunities for our pupils even further. The new facilities include a therapy hub with rebound (trampoline), sensory, sensory integration and Thrive rooms; as well as specialist art and music rooms; an independent living area, a horticulture area, forest schools and multi-use games area.If you would like to visit the school, please call 01773 483330 to book a place on the next available school tour,Best wishes,Josie O’DonnellHeadteacher
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Special schools
Suitable Ages
2 to 19
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
135 Total
No. of Boys
95 (70.4%)
No. of Girls
40 (29.6%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
0.0%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
N/A
A*/A grades
N/A
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
94%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
0%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Autumn
2 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 4 - Oct 24
Half Term 2
Nov 3 - Dec 19
Spring
2 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Feb 13
Half Term 2
Feb 23 - Mar 27
Summer
2 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 13 - May 22
Half Term 2
Jun 1 - Jul 23
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Christmas Holiday
Dec 20 - Jan 4
Spring Half Term
Feb 14 - Feb 22
Easter Holiday
Mar 28 - Apr 12
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