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Clarborough Primary School

Bassetlaw, DN22 9JZPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2022
KS2 Results
47%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
27 1st-choice / 27 places
Ranking
#11,412
of 13,686 nationally

About Clarborough Primary School

Clarborough Primary School is a state-funded mixed primary in Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire, and it is noticeably oversubscribed. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 59 applications for just 27 places, with all 27 first-preference applicants securing a spot. That works out at 2.19 applications per place, a strong signal of local demand. The school currently has 215 pupils on roll, which is 16 above its official capacity of 199, so it is running full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 13.1%, which is below the national primary average of around 23%, suggesting a relatively less deprived intake than many schools nationally. The school has a nursery provision for children from age three, and the headteacher is Allison Cowell-Clark. There is no religious character attached to the school.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHillview Crescent, Retford, Bassetlaw, DN22 9JZ
HeadteacherAllison Cowell-Clark
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Number of Pupils215
Free School Meals (FSM)13.1%
School Capacity215 / 199 (108% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Jan 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (12 Jan 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 9 Jan 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Art StudiosMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

GymnasticsSwimmingNetballRounders

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubGardeningBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Clarborough Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.