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Shirebrook Academy

Academy sponsor led · Mansfield · NG20 8QF

Ages 11–16 · 824 pupils · Derbyshire

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Ofsted

Not judged

Attainment 8

39.6

Overall absence

10.0%

Admissions demand

1.00 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Not judged

Inspection date

2025-04-29

Overall effectiveness
Not judged
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.34
−20+2
Attainment 839.6
English & maths grade 5+40%
English & maths grade 4+61%
EBacc entry30%

EBacc APS: 3.4

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence10.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)31.5%
Unauthorised5.3%
Authorised absence
4.8%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.7%
Enrolments in measure
866

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary 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

163

Places offered

163

1st-preference offers

161

Total preferences (any rank)
231
Preferred offers (top 3)
163
Applications from outside LA
13
Offers to outside-LA applicants
4
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

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 fill97%

824 pupils · 850 places

Pupils on roll
824
Boys / girls
402 / 422
School capacity
850
Capacity fill
824 / 850 (97%)
Free school meals
46.2%
FSM pupils
381
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 11–16

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: ASTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
ASTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Aston Community Education Trust (ACET)
Headteacher
Mrs Lindsey Burgin

Location

Address
Common Lane, Shirebrook
Postcode
NG20 8QF
Town
Mansfield
County
Nottinghamshire
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 sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Mansfield, Derbyshire, 824 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 46.2%.

Open schools in Mansfield
69
Secondary schools in Mansfield
9
Academies among open schools in Mansfield
57% (39)
Open schools in NG20
17
Secondary in NG20
2
Open schools in Derbyshire LA
454
Secondary in Derbyshire LA
45

Nearby secondary schools

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

Compare with theseAll in MansfieldNear NG20

  • The Bolsover School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Secondary

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    Ages 11–16

    • Att841.4
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+40%
    • Absence8.7%

    2.3 miles away

  • Stubbin Wood School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy special converter

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    Ages 2–19

    • KS20%
    • Absence11.7%
    • FSM55.4%

    0.1 miles away

  • The Park Infant & Nursery School

    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 3–7

    • Absence7.3%
    • FSM25.3%
    • Demand0.98

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  • The Park Junior School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

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    Ages 7–11

    • KS252%
    • Absence6.3%
    • FSM39.3%

    0.3 miles away

  • Brookfield Primary School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

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    Ages 4–11

    • KS26%
    • Absence9.8%
    • FSM64.3%
    • Demand1.00

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  • Langwith Bassett Primary Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

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    Ages 2–11

    • KS250%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM40.6%
    • Demand1.13

    0.6 miles away

  • Model Village Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

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    Ages 2–11

    • KS257%
    • Absence6.5%
    • FSM45.7%
    • Demand1.00

    0.9 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Lindsey Burgin
Telephone
01623742722
Website
http://www.shirebrookacademy.org/

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