Kingsway Primary School

About Kingsway Primary School

Kingsway Primary School sits in Nottinghamshire, where the average Key Stage 2 score for primary schools is 61. The school’s own KS2 data isn’t provided in the available records, so a direct numerical comparison isn’t possible. However, the school’s Ofsted rating of Good, held consistently across its two most recent inspections (the latest in 2022), suggests it is performing at a solid level within the local authority. With 40.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals — well above the national average — Kingsway serves a notably disadvantaged catchment. That context makes its sustained Good rating more significant; the school is achieving a recognised standard of quality despite higher-than-average economic challenges. In a local authority where only 14 out of 286 primary schools hold an Outstanding rating, Kingsway’s Good status places it in the majority but still above the baseline of Requires Improvement or Inadequate. For parents weighing options, this is a school that delivers reliably on the basics without flashy headlines.

Academically, Kingsway’s most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2022 awarded Good across all five graded categories: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. The previous inspection, back in 2012, also rated overall effectiveness as Good, with leadership and management at the same level. This consistency over a decade suggests stable leadership under headteacher S Bradbury. The school’s Progress 8 score is not included in the data, so it’s not possible to compare pupil progress against the local authority average. Similarly, KS2 SATs results are absent, meaning parents will need to rely on the Ofsted judgement as the primary academic benchmark. The school does not have a sixth form, which is standard for a primary, and there is no nursery provision on site. For a school with a high proportion of pupils on free school meals, maintaining a Good Ofsted rating across all areas is a credible indicator that teaching and support are effectively targeted.

Kingsway is a popular choice in Ashfield: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 72 applications for just 24 places, with all 24 first-preference applicants offered a spot. That oversubscription ratio of 3:1 means competition is real, though being a first-preference applicant clearly helps. Facilities include a Forest School, playing fields, a sensory room, music rooms, and a chapel — a surprisingly broad set for a state primary. Sports provision covers rounders, gymnastics, cricket, swimming, dance, and football, while clubs include art, choir, and science. SEND support is comprehensive, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social and emotional mental health needs, speech and language issues, physical disabilities, and autistic spectrum disorder. This makes Kingsway a strong option for families whose children need additional support within a mainstream setting. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School, 4.1 km away, so Kingsway offers a solid local alternative without the travel.

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