The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 42% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
42%
-20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 426
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 43.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Head
- Mrs Catherine Hewitt (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
October 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Park Street, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 4BB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSutton Community Academy
Secondary · 538m away
Forest Glade Primary School
Primary · 569m away
Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 901m away
Quarrydale Academy
Secondary · 935m away
Hillocks Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Dalestorth Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Priestsic Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Priestsic Primary and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Priestsic Primary and Nursery School?
Priestsic Primary and Nursery School currently has 426 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Priestsic Primary and Nursery School take?
Priestsic Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Priestsic Primary and Nursery School?
Priestsic Primary and Nursery School is in Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 4BB, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Priestsic Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Priestsic Primary and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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