Hucknall National Church of England Primary School
100%
Capacity
418
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Hucknall National Church of England Primary School
Hucknall National Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Ashfield community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 418 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Hucknall National Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Barratt, it falls under Nottinghamshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2634th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 30 in Ashfield.
Hucknall National Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 143 applications for 53 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 47 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Hucknall National Church of England Primary School include Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Library, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Football, Gymnastics, Dance, as well as clubs including Coding, Choir, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.2%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Ashfield, Hucknall National Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Montague Road, Nottingham, Ashfield, NG15 7DU |
| Headteacher | Sarah Barratt |
| Local Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Number of Pupils | 418 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 23.2% |
| School Capacity | 418 / 420 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (28 Jun 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Sept 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2634th of 13,686
Nationally
228th of 1,353
In East Midlands
6th of 30
In Ashfield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
86%
'23/24
75%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed53
143
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
47 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Montague Road, Nottingham
Ashfield, NG15 7DU
Journey to School
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