Creswell Junior School
Worksop, S80 4JD · Derbyshire · primary school
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44th of 263 primary schools in Derbyshire we can score, 354 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.2/10 against 728 of them, against 7.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Creswell Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 9.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access clubs including Knitting, Latin/Ballball Dancing, Table Tennis, Street Dance, Tai Chi, Keyboard Club, Tang Soo Do, and Boxfit. Sports cover multi-skills, football, basketball, gymnastics, and netball, while arts include dance, cheer, and Zumba. Trips include visits to Harry Potter Studios and Drayton Manor, plus residential trips for Years 3 to 6. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 219 pupils against a stated capacity of 320. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils in reaching the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Year 6 residential trip? How are the various sports and clubs scheduled to ensure broad participation?
What Ofsted said about Creswell Junior School
Overview
Creswell Junior School is described as a ‘jewel in the community’ where pupils thrive due to high expectations and strong relationships. The report states that the overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management are all ‘Good’.
Strengths
- Pupils display ‘kindness and tolerance’ and are proud of their school, with bullying incidents being ‘swiftly resolved’.
- Inclusion is ‘at the heart of this school’s ethos’, enabling pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities to ‘thrive and be successful’.
- Teachers ‘explain things clearly’ and provide targeted support to quickly address gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
- The new library supports reading development, with books ‘closely linked to pupils’ reading targets’.
- Meaningful rewards for behaviour, such as farm visits, help maintain high standards, while ‘mental health champions’ support emotional regulation.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure curriculum refinements are ‘implemented effectively in all subjects’ so pupils can ‘make meaningful links within and across subject areas’.
- Further targeted reading books are needed to support pupils who struggle to retain sounds in their memory.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with a ‘strong culture’ where staff are alert to risks and record concerns in detail to build a ‘holistic picture of pupils’ needs’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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