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Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School

Ashfield, NG17 2HTPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Inadequate
Nov 2021
KS2 Results
24%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
19 1st-choice / 19 places
Ranking
#13,477
of 13,686 nationally

About Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School

Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School is a state primary in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, and the numbers tell a story of a school that families are keen to get into despite some serious challenges. For the 2025/26 intake, the school was oversubscribed with 52 applications for just 19 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.74. All 19 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that for local families who really want it, there is a good chance of getting in. However, the school does not have a published parent recommendation percentage, so we cannot report how current parents feel about their experience. With 279 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, the school is running well below its potential size, and a high proportion of pupils — 45.7 per cent — are eligible for free school meals, which is significantly above the national average and points to a community with considerable socioeconomic need.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWestbourne View, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Ashfield, NG17 2HT
HeadteacherSarah Griffith
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Number of Pupils279
Free School Meals (FSM)45.7%
School Capacity279 / 420 (66% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Nov 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Inadequate
Quality of Education
Inadequate
Behaviour & Attitudes
Inadequate
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Inadequate
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 23 Jan 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Playing FieldsICT SuiteArt StudiosLibrarySensory RoomMusic RoomsGymnasiumSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

TennisAthleticsSwimmingDanceGymnasticsCricket

Clubs & Activities

DramaFilm ClubChoirEco ClubScience ClubGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:45

Source: brierleyforestprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School

Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School has been rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted. This means the school has been identified as needing significant improvement. Ofsted will monitor the school closely.