The Primary School of St Mary and St Martin
Worksop, S81 8ER · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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181st 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 the 2,954 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.6/10 among them, against 1.9/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| 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.
The Primary School of St Mary and St Martin overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% 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%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.6 out of 10 among them, against 1.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the M&M Club and Caring for Creation Club, with both breakfast and after-school clubs available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 134 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 curriculum support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available during the transition from Year 6 to secondary school?
What Ofsted said about The Primary School of St Mary and St Martin
Overview
The inspection confirms that the school has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils are described as happy, proud to represent their school, and benefiting from a highly positive learning environment with exemplary behaviour. The school is ambitious for all pupils, who achieve well and receive strong support for their personal development.
Strengths
- Behaviour is "exemplary" with staff modelling kindness and high expectations, creating a "highly positive learning environment".
- The curriculum in core subjects like mathematics and English is "well-designed," enabling pupils to "confidently recall their learning".
- Staff have "secure subject knowledge" and routinely check understanding, promptly addressing misconceptions and supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- The school fosters a "love of reading," with early years children becoming "confident readers rapidly" and older pupils enthusiastically engaging in clubs.
- Pupils develop "active citizenship" through community support, charity work, and educational visits that broaden their horizons.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum does not clearly identify precise knowledge, meaning teaching does not always secure key knowledge or help pupils understand complex aspects like "how to think like a scientist or an historian".
- The curriculum does not provide sufficient understanding of different faiths and cultures, leaving pupils with limited knowledge of world religions and less prepared for life in modern Britain.
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 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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