Bracken Lane Primary Academy

School Name: Bracken Lane Primary Academy
Address: Bracken Lane
Town/City: Retford
County: Nottinghamshire
Postcode: DN22 7EU
Telephone Number: 01777 705017
Website: https://www.brackenlaneprimary-ac.org.uk

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: Diverse Academies Trust
Sponsor: Diverse Academies Trust

Head Teacher: Ms Lucy Spacey
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 233 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 111% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 16.7%

URN: 144526
DfE Number: 891/2353
UKPRN: 10063981
UPRN: 100032031856
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: Bassetlaw (E07000171)
Constituency: Bassetlaw (E14001079)
Electoral Ward: East Retford East (E05006382)

Easting & Northing: 471403E, 380081N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 18' 48.59" N 0° 55' 46.54" W
Plus Code: 9C5X837C+95

DfE Record: View record

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