John King Infant Academy
URN: 145328 • Pinxton NG16 6NB
Overview
- Name
- John King Infant Academy
- URN
- 145328
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- FLYING HIGH TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 64.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Anne Ingle (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01773303420
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Church Street West, Pinxton NG16 6NB
Summary
John King Infant Academy, located in Pinxton, Derbyshire, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 105 pupils and a capacity of 150. As part of the Pinxton Village Academies, which also includes Longwood Infant Academy and Kirkstead Junior Academy, it operates under a unified Senior Leadership Team and Governing Board. The school is committed to creating a nurturing and supportive environment for all students, emphasizing the importance of collaboration among children, parents, staff, and governors.
The academy joined the Flying High Trust in 2018, which fosters a collaborative approach to education, aiming to provide the best possible learning experiences. The school's ethos is centered around the belief that education is a partnership, and it strives to motivate children to succeed in all areas of their development. The curriculum is designed to instill a lifelong love of learning, encouraging curiosity and high aspirations.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (42.9%), John King Infant Academy is dedicated to supporting its diverse community. The school welcomes visitors and encourages prospective families to engage with its educational offerings. For more information, visit their website at [Pinxton Village Academies](https://www.pvacademies.co.uk).
The academy joined the Flying High Trust in 2018, which fosters a collaborative approach to education, aiming to provide the best possible learning experiences. The school's ethos is centered around the belief that education is a partnership, and it strives to motivate children to succeed in all areas of their development. The curriculum is designed to instill a lifelong love of learning, encouraging curiosity and high aspirations.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (42.9%), John King Infant Academy is dedicated to supporting its diverse community. The school welcomes visitors and encourages prospective families to engage with its educational offerings. For more information, visit their website at [Pinxton Village Academies](https://www.pvacademies.co.uk).
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- Inclusion and SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- John King Infant School (61.8)
- Kirkstead Junior Academy (55.9)
- Pinxton Kirkstead Junior School (37.2)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 5 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- FLYING HIGH TRUST
- Capacity
- 150
- Pupils
- 105
- Boys
- 62
- Girls
- 43
- FSM %
- 42.90
- Open date
- 2018-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 105 | 62 | 43 | 150 | 42.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 103 | 60 | 43 | 150 | 35.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 104 | 59 | 45 | 150 | 35.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 104 | 59 | 45 | 150 | 35.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 108 | 56 | 52 | 150 | 35.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 117 | 63 | 54 | 150 | 22.20 |
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