Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School
URN: 137810 • Sutton in Ashfield NG17 2HT
Overview
- Name
- Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School
- URN
- 137810
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Special Measures
- Ranking score
- 48.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Griffith (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Westbourne View, Sutton in Ashfield NG17 2HT
Summary
Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School, located in Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, is a community school that serves a mixed-gender population of 366 pupils, with a capacity for 420. The school emphasizes a supportive and inclusive environment, where values such as determination, resilience, and respect are central to its ethos. Head Teacher Sarah Griffith leads a dedicated team committed to fostering a sense of belonging among students and their families.
The curriculum at Brierley Forest is designed to provide a well-rounded education, with a strong focus on history that encourages critical thinking and an understanding of diverse societies. The school aims to equip pupils with essential skills while promoting their personal growth and community engagement.
Brierley Forest also offers a nursery program, accepting children from the term after their third birthday, with multiple intake opportunities throughout the year. The school prioritizes safeguarding and has clear communication channels for any concerns, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all students.
The curriculum at Brierley Forest is designed to provide a well-rounded education, with a strong focus on history that encourages critical thinking and an understanding of diverse societies. The school aims to equip pupils with essential skills while promoting their personal growth and community engagement.
Brierley Forest also offers a nursery program, accepting children from the term after their third birthday, with multiple intake opportunities throughout the year. The school prioritizes safeguarding and has clear communication channels for any concerns, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all students.
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Nearby alternatives
- Chuter Ede Primary School (78.9)
- Trowell CofE Primary School (78.8)
- Ernehale Infant School (75.4)
- Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School (75.1)
- Willow Farm Primary School (75.1)
Key details
- LA
- Nottinghamshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 366
- Boys
- 184
- Girls
- 182
- FSM %
- 49.40
- Open date
- 2012-09-01
- Close date
- 2022-09-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-11-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Nottinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 366 | 184 | 182 | 420 | 49.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 366 | 184 | 182 | 420 | 49.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 366 | 184 | 182 | 420 | 49.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 366 | 184 | 182 | 420 | 49.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 406 | 202 | 204 | 420 | 45.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 429 | 216 | 213 | 420 | 35.10 |
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