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John King Infant Academy

Academy converter · Pinxton · NG16 6NB

Ages 5–7 · 90 pupils · Derbyshire

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Overall absence

7.8%

Admissions demand

1.00 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Outstanding

Inspection date

2024-06-11

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence7.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)23.7%
Unauthorised1.8%
Authorised absence
6.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.3%
Enrolments in measure
76

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.00 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

33

Places offered

33

1st-preference offers

33

Total preferences (any rank)
51
Preferred offers (top 3)
33
Applications from outside LA
1
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill75%

90 pupils · 120 places

Pupils on roll
90
Boys / girls
48 / 42
School capacity
120
Capacity fill
90 / 120 (75%)
Free school meals
37.8%
FSM pupils
34
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 5–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: FLYING HIGH TRUST
Academy trust
FLYING HIGH TRUST
Sponsor
Flying High Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Anne Ingle

Location

Address
Church Street West
Postcode
NG16 6NB
Town
Pinxton
County
Derbyshire
Local authority
Derbyshire
District
Bolsover
Constituency
Bolsover
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 5–7, in Pinxton, Derbyshire, 90 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 37.8%.

Open schools in Pinxton
2
Primary schools in Pinxton
2
Academies among open schools in Pinxton
100% (2)
Open schools in NG16
34
Primary in NG16
27
Open schools in Derbyshire LA
454
Primary in Derbyshire LA
354

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in PinxtonNear NG16

  • Kirkstead Junior Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Pinxton · NG16 6NA · Derbyshire

    Ages 7–11

    • KS289%
    • Absence7.9%
    • FSM43.1%

    0.1 miles away

  • Longwood Infant Academy

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Primary

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    Ages 5–7

    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM30.6%
    • Demand1.00

    0.5 miles away

  • The Brigg Infant School

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    • FSM35.1%

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  • Glebe Junior School

    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 7–11

    • FSM41.6%

    1.2 miles away

  • The Green Flying High Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Alfreton · DE55 2BS · Derbyshire

    Ages 4–7

    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM26.3%
    • Demand1.00

    1.4 miles away

  • Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Nottingham · NG16 6AW · Nottinghamshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS252%
    • Absence5.9%
    • FSM33.7%
    • Demand1.00

    1.5 miles away

  • Orchard Primary School and Nursery

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Community school · Primary

    Nottingham · NG17 8JY · Nottinghamshire

    Ages 2–11

    • KS220%
    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM17.7%
    • Demand1.00

    2.2 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Anne Ingle
Telephone
01773303420
Website
https://www.pvacademies.co.uk

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