The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 386
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 24.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Head
- Miss Sally- Ann Seward (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
May 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Station Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 5FJ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Croft Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Croft Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Croft Primary School?
Croft Primary School currently has 386 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Croft Primary School take?
Croft Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Croft Primary School?
Croft Primary School is in Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 5FJ, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Croft Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Croft Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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