Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School
Academy sponsor ledPrimaryAges 3–11Mixed
Westbourne View, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 2HT
Headteacher · Miss Sarah Griffith
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Key facts
Pupils258Capacity 420
OfstedReport cardInspected 2 December 2025
TrustTransform Trust
Free school meals50%
Ofsted
Report card from the inspection on 2 December 2025.
- InclusionNeeds attention
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- AchievementUrgent improvement
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Early yearsExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
- SafeguardingMet
The school is in the category: Requires significant improvement.
Read the full Ofsted reportsOfsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Nottinghamshire council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in NottinghamshireNearby schools for the same ages
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- Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School0.9 mi