
“Make every day count”
John King Infant Academy, located in the village of Pinxton, Derbyshire, is a primary academy converter with an 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating. The school caters to mixed-gender students aged 5 to 7, currently educating approximately 105 pupils with a capacity for 120. As part of the Pinxton Village Academies, the school benefits from a collaborative leadership structure shared with Longwood Infant Academy and Kirkstead Junior Academy. The school's ethos emphasizes partnership between children, parents, staff, and governors, aiming to motivate children to succeed across all developmental areas. Situated on Church Street West, the academy is accessible to local families, fostering a nurturing and supportive environment without religious affiliation. The leadership of Headteacher Anne Ingle ensures a focus on individual attention and community spirit, although the school does not offer nursery or sixth form provisions.
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Compiled from official UK government data (GIAS), Ofsted inspection records, and information from the school's own website. Sections marked "AI summary" were written by AI (OpenAI GPT-4o) from these sources and are not individually checked by a person. Last verified 1 May 2026. Spot an error? Let us know.
2 published inspections on file since November 2019.
Full inspection
Monitoring visit — previous rating confirmed· Section 8 (did not convert)