Best 3 Primary schools in Pinxton – comparison

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Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

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Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: John King Infant Academy (Primary) in Pinxton; Kirkstead Junior Academy (Primary) in Pinxton — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares John King Infant Academy and Kirkstead Junior Academy. They are primary phase and academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Pinxton, Derbyshire and Pinxton. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (John King Infant Academy), published Jul 2024. The lowest is 2 (Kirkstead Junior Academy), published Sep 2022. The most recent inspection on record is for John King Infant Academy (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 150, combined total ≈ 300, typical FSM 40–45%, range 40–45%–40–45%; all within the FLYING HIGH TRUST trust.

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Attribute	John King Infant Academy NG16 6NB	Kirkstead Junior Academy NG16 6NA
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Pinxton Derbyshire NG16 6NB	Pinxton NG16 6NA
Latest Ofsted	1 2 Jul 2024	2 21 Sep 2022
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	120	240
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	FLYING HIGH TRUST	FLYING HIGH TRUST
Website	www.pvacademies.co.uk	www.pvacademies.co.uk
Telephone	01773303420	01773303420
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

John King Infant Academy

NG16 6NB

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Pinxton
Derbyshire
NG16 6NB
Ofsted: 1 2 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: FLYING HIGH TRUST
Website: www.pvacademies.co.uk
Telephone: 01773303420

Kirkstead Junior Academy

NG16 6NA

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Pinxton
NG16 6NA
Ofsted: 2 21 Sep 2022
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: FLYING HIGH TRUST
Website: www.pvacademies.co.uk
Telephone: 01773303420

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.