Ramsden Primary School
Worksop, S81 9DY · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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88th 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 — 5.7/10 against 4,208 of them, against 6.0/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ramsden Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils visit White Post Farm, The Deep, Cannon Hall Farm and Sherwood Forest. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 225 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Ramsden Primary School
Overview
Ramsden Primary School is described as the “hub at the heart of its community,” where pupils feel “safe, happy and well looked after.” The inspection found that leaders have developed a broad curriculum, though consistency varies across subjects. Staff are praised for their high expectations and supportive approach, fostering a “distinct and inclusive family ethos.”
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit “polite and respectful” behaviour in a “calm and orderly” environment.
- Early years provision is strong, with children “well prepared for key stage 1” through immersive learning.
- Phonics teaching is effective, helping pupils become “fluent readers” who develop a “love of reading.”
- Pastoral care is a strength, with specific support systems like ‘the hive’ helping anxious pupils.
- Staff are “extremely proud” to work at the school, noting leaders are “highly considerate of their workload and well-being.”
Areas to improve
- Leaders must clearly identify essential knowledge and skills in subjects where this is currently lacking, ensuring teachers deliver this with precision.
- Subject leaders require more time and training to monitor curriculum impact, ensuring consistent delivery across all year groups.
- Leaders must ensure opportunities for spiritual and cultural understanding are of “high quality as the rest of the personal development offer.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders being “tenacious in their approach to ensuring that pupils are kept safe” and working closely with external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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