Kingston Park Academy
86%
Capacity
213
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Kingston Park Academy
Kingston Park Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Bassetlaw community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 213 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 249 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Kingston Park Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kerrie Longley, it falls under Nottinghamshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7200th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 14th out of 44 in Bassetlaw.
Kingston Park Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 57 applications for 28 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
Kingston Park Academy has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.9/5 from 2 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Kingston Park Academy include Art Studios, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Forest School, Library, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Football, Cross Country, Athletics, as well as clubs including Choir, Book Club, Eco Club, Drama and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 43.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bassetlaw, Kingston Park Academy 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Long Lane, Worksop, Bassetlaw, S81 9AW |
| Headteacher | Kerrie Longley |
| Local Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Number of Pupils | 213 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 43.1% |
| School Capacity | 213 / 249 (86% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Sept 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (16 Sept 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Jul 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (62%)
7200th of 13,686
Nationally
650th of 1,353
In East Midlands
14th of 44
In Bassetlaw
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
62%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
62%
'23/24
62%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
57
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Long Lane, Worksop
Bassetlaw, S81 9AW
Journey to School
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