Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School
URN: 149209 • Sutton-in-Ashfield NG17 2HT
Overview
- Name
- Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School
- URN
- 149209
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- TRANSFORM TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 40.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Griffith (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01623553189
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Westbourne View, Sutton-in-Ashfield NG17 2HT
Summary
Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School, located in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, is a mixed academy catering to 279 pupils, with a capacity of 420. The school emphasizes a supportive and inclusive environment, where values such as belonging, caring, resilience, and integrity are integral to the educational experience. The Head Teacher, Sarah Griffith, highlights the importance of determination and perseverance, fostering a sense of community among students and staff.
The curriculum at Brierley Forest is designed to provide a well-rounded education, with a strong focus on history that encourages critical thinking and understanding of diverse societies. The school aims to equip pupils with essential skills while nurturing their individual identities and perspectives. Additionally, Brierley Forest offers a nursery program that admits children from the term after their third birthday, with multiple intakes throughout the year.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (45.7%), Brierley Forest is committed to addressing the needs of its community and ensuring that all children thrive. Parents can find more information about the school’s ethos, curriculum, and admissions on their website.
The curriculum at Brierley Forest is designed to provide a well-rounded education, with a strong focus on history that encourages critical thinking and understanding of diverse societies. The school aims to equip pupils with essential skills while nurturing their individual identities and perspectives. Additionally, Brierley Forest offers a nursery program that admits children from the term after their third birthday, with multiple intakes throughout the year.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (45.7%), Brierley Forest is committed to addressing the needs of its community and ensuring that all children thrive. Parents can find more information about the school’s ethos, curriculum, and admissions on their website.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Architects - Painting and Colour - Spring Term 2025 (other)
- Elmers - Planting, Science - Summer Term 2025 (other)
- General Admissions (other)
- Nursery Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Reception Admissions (other)
- Website Policy (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Nottinghamshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- TRANSFORM TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 279
- Boys
- 159
- Girls
- 120
- FSM %
- 45.70
- Open date
- 2022-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Nottinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 279 | 159 | 120 | 420 | 45.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 291 | 157 | 134 | 420 | 48.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 420 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 420 |
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