Priestsic Primary and Nursery School
Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 4BB · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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185th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.9/10 against 1,361 of them, against 1.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 42.0 · 10 | 40% | 0.38 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.74 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Priestsic Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 425 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 working towards the expected standard in literacy and numeracy? What specific provisions are available for pupils who need additional support to reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Priestsic Primary and Nursery School
Overview
Priestsic Primary and Nursery School is described as a "caring school" where pupils are "happy and polite" and uphold values of respect and resilience. The report highlights an "effective curriculum" with strong support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), noting that staff have "high expectations of all pupils." While the overall effectiveness is rated as Good, the inspection identifies specific areas regarding curriculum evaluation, behaviour consistency, and attendance that require further attention.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed an "effective curriculum" centred on diversity, aspiration, vocabulary, and well-being, with teachers possessing "strong subject knowledge."
- Provision for pupils with SEND is a strength, with "individual plans" broken into achievable steps and specialist support for social and emotional needs.
- Reading provision is robust; adults are "skilled at teaching reading," providing immediate support for those falling behind, resulting in "positive attitudes to reading."
- Staff demonstrate high care for pupils and families, with leaders being "very mindful of staff’s well-being" and taking action to reduce workload pressures.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must "rigorously evaluate the quality of education" in subjects where checks on pupil learning are not yet routine, to ensure pupils retain intended knowledge.
- Leaders need to ensure pupils are confident that "all staff have responded to any concerns about poor behaviour," particularly during social times when incidents occur.
- Leaders should continue work to reduce the "too high" proportion of pupils who are regularly absent, as these pupils are "missing out on learning."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," with thorough records, effective communication with external agencies, and staff who are trained to identify risks.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 42% |
| 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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