Kirkby Woodhouse School
About Kirkby Woodhouse School
Kirkby Woodhouse School stands out from the Nottinghamshire primary average in a couple of key ways. The local authority average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2 is 61 per cent, but Kirkby Woodhouse achieves a noticeably higher 72 per cent. That puts it 11 percentage points ahead of the typical school in the area. The school also ranks 8th out of 30 primary schools in Ashfield on this measure, placing it comfortably in the top third locally and in the top quarter nationally. However, the picture is more mixed at the higher end: only 5 per cent of pupils hit the higher standard in all three subjects, which is a fairly modest figure. On the other hand, maths is a relative strength, with 38 per cent of pupils reaching the higher standard and an average scaled score of 107, while reading and writing higher scores sit at 25 per cent and 7 per cent respectively.
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The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Jun 2023Source: Ofsted, 12 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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