John King Infant Academy
88%
Capacity
105
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About John King Infant Academy
John King Infant Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Bolsover community, welcoming children from age 5 to 7. The school has 105 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 120 places).
the school is led by headteacher Anne Ingle, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.
John King Infant Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 41 applications for 29 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 29 were first-preference applications.
John King Infant Academy parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (26 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at John King Infant Academy include Sensory Room, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Cross Country, Dance, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 42.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bolsover, John King Infant Academy is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Church Street West, Pinxton, Bolsover, NG16 6NB |
| Headteacher | Anne Ingle |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 105 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 42.9% |
| School Capacity | 105 / 120 (88% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
26 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
41
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
29 families put this school as their 1st choice (71% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Church Street West, Pinxton
Bolsover, NG16 6NB
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