How many pupils does Shirebrook Academy have?

Shirebrook Academy has 812 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Shirebrook Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Shirebrook Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.4 in 2025/26.

Is Shirebrook Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Shirebrook Academy is part of ASTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Shirebrook Academy?

Shirebrook Academy is located at Common Lane, Mansfield, Derbyshire, NG20 8QF.

Shirebrook Academy

Common Lane, Mansfield, Derbyshire, NG20 8QF

Not rated

Inspected 29 April 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

38.4

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

812

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Shirebrook Academy

Shirebrook Academy is an academy sponsor led in Mansfield, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 812 pupils on roll. It is part of ASTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.4 (2025/26). 46.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Derbyshire →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 812 / 850 (96%)
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 29 April 2025

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

46.2%

Free school meals

9.8%

EAL

2.8%

SEN support

23.1%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

38.4

Attainment 8

153 pupils

26.1%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

52.9%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

85%

Sustained destination

70%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.5%

Overall absence

29.7%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24

16.2

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

15.42

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +4.7 vs 2023/24

£51,948

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 12% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,538 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

5.8

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£9,346

Spend per pupil

£9,439

Income per pupil

51%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Common Lane, Mansfield, Derbyshire, NG20 8QF
Phone: 01623742722
Principal: Lindsey Burgin
Website: http://www.shirebrookacademy.org/

Academy Trust

ASTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Shirebrook Academy?: Shirebrook Academy is an academy sponsor led in Mansfield, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Shirebrook Academy have?: Shirebrook Academy has 812 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Shirebrook Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Shirebrook Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.4 in 2025/26.
Is Shirebrook Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Shirebrook Academy is part of ASTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is Shirebrook Academy?: Shirebrook Academy is located at Common Lane, Mansfield, Derbyshire, NG20 8QF.

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