St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School
Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 3DW · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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61st 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 — 6.9/10 against 4,248 of them, against 6.9/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (6.9 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in swimming, and the school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 353 pupils against a stated capacity of 294. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard? How is the swimming curriculum integrated into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School
Overview
St Andrew’s CofE Primary and Nursery School continues to be a good school, characterised by a ‘supportive’ and ‘unique’ environment where pupils ‘love’ attending. The report highlights ‘strong leadership at all levels’ and an ‘ambitious curriculum’ that fosters warm, trusting relationships and high expectations for behaviour and learning.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate a ‘strong understanding of moral and social issues’, embracing Christian and British values with ‘kindness and respect’.
- The curriculum builds ‘cumulatively from the early years to Year 6’, with staff ensuring children are ‘well prepared for Year 1’.
- ‘Children are thriving in the early years’, benefiting from ‘stimulating and well organised’ learning spaces and integrated indoor/outdoor facilities.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are ‘well supported’, following the same curriculum as their peers with integral help from supporting adults.
- Staff morale is ‘positive and united’, with leaders being ‘considerate of their workload and well-being’.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should support teachers to develop subject-specific skills enabling pupils to ‘recall knowledge with greater automaticity’, as some struggle to recall facts quickly.
- Leaders and governors must evaluate new reading strategies to determine which have the ‘strongest impact’, particularly for vulnerable pupils who do not yet reach expected standards in phonics.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff being ‘well trained’ and ‘alert to the signs that a child might be at risk of harm’, ensuring vulnerable children receive the right help at the right time.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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