Hodthorpe Primary School
Worksop, S80 4UT · Derbyshire · primary school
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80th 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 — 7.4/10 against 1,958 of them, against 6.1/10 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hodthorpe Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 99 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 do not reach the higher standard in their core subjects? What specific clubs or trips are available for children in the current year group?
What Ofsted said about Hodthorpe Primary School
Overview
Hodthorpe Primary School is described as a place where relationships are positive and pupils feel part of a supportive ‘family’. The inspection found that staff hold high expectations, resulting in good behaviour and a strong sense of community among students.
Strengths
- Reading is prioritised with a ‘well ordered’ phonics programme, enabling pupils to learn to read fluently and enjoy a ‘wide range of texts’.
- The curriculum is carefully sequenced, with teachers revisiting content to aid retention; for example, pupils show ‘impressive recall’ in history.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are ‘well supported’ through precise, measurable short-term targets that promote independence.
- Personal development is broad, with a ‘well structured’ PSHE curriculum teaching pupils about different cultures, safety, and equality.
- Early years provision offers a ‘positive start’, with staff knowing children well and establishing routines that encourage cooperative play.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, the curriculum does not clearly define the most important content, leading to less secure pupil recall.
- Some subject leaders are at an ‘early stage of development’ and lack a ‘fully rounded view’ of their subject areas.
- The early years curriculum sometimes lists activities without clarifying the specific knowledge or skills children are expected to master.
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 | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 0% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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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