Gateford Park Primary School
Worksop, S81 7RG · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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103rd of 229 primary schools in Nottinghamshire we can score, 286 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 the 4,255 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.1/10 among them, against 5.2/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Gateford Park Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.1 out of 10 among them, against 5.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Environment Club and the Choir. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 230 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Gateford Park Primary School
Overview
Gateford Park Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a “welcoming school community” where pupils “learn, read and play happily together” within a “strong culture of care.” Leaders have continued to develop the curriculum and support staff, ensuring high expectations are met.
Strengths
- Pupils are “motivated and work hard,” developing “high levels of independence and resilience” from Nursery.
- The school “promotes a love of reading enthusiastically,” with initiatives like an outdoor library and ‘reading buddies’ putting reading “at the heart of this school.”
- Personal development is a priority, enriched by educational visits and pupil-led roles that help children become “responsible, respectful and active citizens.”
- The school is “inclusive,” identifying the needs of pupils with SEND and working with parents to set appropriate targets.
- Staff feel “well supported” and view the school as “like a family,” while governors provide “effective oversight.”
Areas to improve
- Teachers must “check pupils’ understanding consistently” to identify and address gaps in knowledge or misconceptions swiftly.
- Teachers should “present new content clearly and consistently” and allow pupils opportunities to practise so they can “remember and apply new learning effectively.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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
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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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