Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School, based in Sutton in Ashfield, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School currently has around 366 pupils on roll, which is about 87% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.3% boys and 49.7% girls. Around 49.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

School Information

Address: Westbourne View, Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 2HT
Website:
Telephone:
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Nottinghamshire
Headteacher / Principal: Miss Sarah Griffith
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 137810

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Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 366
Number of Boys: 184
Number of Girls: 182

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Below Average (-2.1)
Writing: Below Average (-2.1)
Maths: Average (-0.5)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
24%
Local authority average
56%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
100.0
Local authority average
103.6
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
99.0
Local authority average
103.4
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Sutton Nursery Centre
Westbourne View , NG17 2HT
- not rated 137 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Girls More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School
Westbourne View , NG17 2HT
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Carsic Primary School
Westbourne View , NG17 2HT
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Carsic Junior School
St Mary's Road , NG17 2FG
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School
Westbourne View , NG17 2HT
1out of 4 60 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Carsic Infant School
Westbourne View , NG17 2HT
- not rated 162 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Quarrydale School
Stoneyford Road , NG17 2DU
- not rated 883 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Quarrydale Academy
Stoneyford Road , NG17 2DU
- not rated 883 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Sutton Centre Community College
High Pavement , NG17 1EE
- not rated 1,147 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Sutton Community Academy
High Pavement , NG17 1EE
3out of 4 1,147 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Ashfield Comprehensive School
Sutton Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8HP
- not rated 2,369 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Westbourne School
Huthwaite School , NG17 2EL
- not rated 618 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Lammas School
C/O Nisai Group , Milton Road HA1 1XB
- not rated 714 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.