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Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School
Inadequategraded 02/11/2021Ages 3–11279 pupilsDoes not apply
Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Sutton-in-Ashfield, within the Nottinghamshire local authority. The school has around 279 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 02/11/2021 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing primary schools in Sutton-in-Ashfield can view Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationInadequate
Behaviour & attitudesInadequate
Personal developmentRequires Improvement
Leadership & managementInadequate
Last inspected 02/11/2021
Attendance & staffing
Attendance92.6%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence26.8%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher18.9England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS94%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals50.0%England avg 24.0%
English not first language17.4%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-45%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
Nearby schools in Sutton-in-Ashfield
All schools in Sutton-in-Ashfield →Westbourne School0.3 miQuarrydale Academy0.5 miSt Mary Magdalene CofE Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miSutton Community AcademyGood · 0.6 miPriestsic Primary and Nursery SchoolGood · 0.6 miHealdswood Infants' and Nursery SchoolGood · 1.0 mi
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