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Schools · Upper Birchwood
Schools in the parish of Pinxton
4 schools in the parish of Pinxton, plus 6 nearby, each with its latest Ofsted inspection result.
The figures on this page are for the parish of Pinxton, which includes Upper Birchwood. There are no separate figures for Upper Birchwood. What each figure covers
In the area
4
Nearby (5 km)
6
Pupils in area
428
Phases
2
PrimaryNurserySecondaryCentre of Upper Birchwood
Schools are placed at the centre of their postcode.
Primary
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John King Infant Academy | Academy converter | Outstanding Graded inspection, Jun 2024 · Read report | 90 | NG16 6NB |
| Kirkstead Junior Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Graded inspection, Jun 2022 · Read report | 216 | NG16 6NA |
| Longwood Infant Academy | Academy converter | Outstanding Graded inspection, Nov 2023 · Read report | 49 | NG16 6PA |
Nursery
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinxton Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | School remains Good Ungraded inspection, May 2023 · Read report | 73 | NG16 6NA |
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Normanton Nursery School Nursery | Local authority nursery school | Good Graded inspection, May 2024 · Read report | 73 | 1.7 km |
| Frederick Gent School Secondary | Academy sponsor led | Inclusion: Expected standardAchievement: Needs attentionSafeguarding standards: MetCurriculum and teaching: Needs attentionAttendance and behaviour: Strong standardLeadership and governance: Strong standardPersonal development and wellbeing: Expected standard Report card, Nov 2025 · Read report | 801 | 1.7 km |
| Glebe Junior School Primary | Academy converter | Good Graded inspection, Jul 2022 · Read report | 365 | 1.7 km |
| Somercotes Infant and Nursery School Primary | Academy sponsor led | Good Graded inspection, Feb 2024 · Read report | 92 | 1.8 km |
| Somerlea Park Junior School Primary | Academy sponsor led | Inclusion: Expected standardAchievement: Expected standardSafeguarding standards: MetCurriculum and teaching: Expected standardAttendance and behaviour: Needs attentionLeadership and governance: Expected standardPersonal development and wellbeing: Expected standard Report card, Feb 2026 · Read report | 136 | 1.8 km |
| Leys Junior School Primary | Community school | School remains Good Ungraded inspection, Jun 2023 · Read report | 160 | 1.9 km |
Ofsted’s latest inspection for each school. Since September 2024 Ofsted no longer gives schools a single overall grade: newer inspections show area judgements or the 2025 report card grades instead. Open schools from Get Information about Schools (DfE).