Prospect Hill Junior School
Worksop, S81 0LR · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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107th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.5/10 against 2,894 of them, against 5.0/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Prospect Hill Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art Club and ECO CLUB, and the school runs a breakfast club and an after-school club. A trip to PGL is scheduled for 2026.
Getting in
The published school roll is 226 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 ECO CLUB sessions? How does the school manage the transition for children moving to secondary education?
What Ofsted said about Prospect Hill Junior School
Overview
Prospect Hill Junior School continues to be a good school, described as a "happy and harmonious place to learn" where pupils behave well and participate enthusiastically. Leaders have constructed an "ambitious curriculum" with a strong focus on reading and local knowledge, preparing pupils well for future education and life in modern Britain.
Strengths
- Pupils are proud of their school, get on well together, and welcome challenge in lessons.
- Leaders prioritise reading, with staff trained as "experts" in phonics helping struggling pupils catch up.
- The curriculum is carefully sequenced, with each learning step building on prior knowledge, such as in physical education.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are fully included and supported with adapted strategies.
- Staff morale is high, appreciating the "culture of teamwork" and considerate approach to workload.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must assure themselves that teachers are implementing the foundation subjects curriculum effectively.
- Leaders should continue providing training to ensure the curriculum is delivered as intended and supports long-term memory retention.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and passing concerns on with urgency.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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.
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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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