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Hodthorpe Primary School

Bolsover, S80 4UTPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
0%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
15 1st-choice / 13 places
Ranking
#13,663
of 13,686 nationally

About Hodthorpe Primary School

Hodthorpe Primary School is a small state primary in Bolsover, Derbyshire, and the numbers suggest it is a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 25 applications for just 13 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.92. Of those, 15 were first-preference applications, and all 13 first-preference offers were taken up, indicating strong demand. The school has a nursery provision, which may be a draw for parents with younger children. With 95 pupils on roll against a capacity of 105, it is not at full capacity, but the oversubscription pattern shows that it is still a sought-after option in the area. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2023, rated it Good overall, with Good marks across all categories including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership. This represents a clear improvement from its previous inspection in 2019, when it was rated Requires Improvement.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressQueen's Road, Worksop, Bolsover, S80 4UT
HeadteacherNicola Fretwell-Evans
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils95
Free School Meals (FSM)36.0%
School Capacity95 / 105 (90% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 4 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Dining HallForest SchoolSports HallMusic RoomsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

GymnasticsNetballAthleticsCross CountryFootballCricketRounders

Clubs & Activities

ChessScience ClubChoirDramaBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageOther

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

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Hodthorpe 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.