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The Brigg Infant School

Community school · Alfreton · DE55 2DA

Ages 5–7 · 151 pupils · Derbyshire

Overall absence

4.9%

Absence

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

Overall absence4.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)12.6%
Unauthorised1.0%
Authorised absence
3.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
119

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (16 Jan 2025).

Capacity fill84%

151 pupils · 180 places

Pupils on roll
151
Boys / girls
77 / 74
School capacity
180
Capacity fill
151 / 180 (84%)
Free school meals
33.1%
FSM pupils
50
Gender
Mixed
School type
Community school

Age range

Ages 5–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Community school
Headteacher
Mrs Alison Spencer

Location

Address
39 South Street, South Normanton
Postcode
DE55 2DA
Town
Alfreton
County
Derbyshire
Local authority
Derbyshire
District
Bolsover
Constituency
Bolsover
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Urban minor conurbation

Local context

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

Mixed community school (primary), Ages 5–7, in Alfreton, Derbyshire, 151 pupils on roll. Free school meals: 33.1%.

Open schools in Alfreton
33
Primary schools in Alfreton
25
Academies among open schools in Alfreton
42% (14)
Open schools in DE55
34
Primary in DE55
25
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.

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  • The Brigg Infant School

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    • FSM35.1%

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  • Glebe Junior School

    Ofsted: Good

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    • FSM41.6%

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  • The Green Flying High Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Alfreton · DE55 2BS · Derbyshire

    Ages 4–7

    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM26.3%

    0.4 miles away

  • John King Infant Academy

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Primary

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    Ages 5–7

    • Absence7.8%
    • FSM37.8%

    1.1 miles away

  • Kirkstead Junior Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

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    Ages 7–11

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

    1.2 miles away

  • Longwood Infant Academy

    Ofsted: Outstanding

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    Ages 5–7

    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM30.6%

    1.4 miles away

  • Newton Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Alfreton · DE55 5TL · Derbyshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS259%
    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM23.0%

    1.7 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Alison Spencer

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