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.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, the school was rated Good overall, with behaviour and attitudes judged Outstanding. That is a notable improvement from the previous inspection in 2014, where behaviour and attitudes were not separately graded but the school also held a Good rating. The early years provision, which was Outstanding in 2014, has settled to Good in the latest inspection. The school’s Progress 8 scores are not available in the data, so it is difficult to say how much value it adds on top of starting points, but the Key Stage 2 results suggest pupils are leaving with solid foundations. With 88 per cent of pupils reaching the expected standard in maths and 80 per cent in reading, the school is performing well above the national average in those subjects. Writing is slightly lower at 78 per cent, but still a strong showing.

Kirkby Woodhouse is a state primary for mixed pupils aged 3 to 11, with a nursery on site. It is oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, there were 73 applications for 38 places, and all 38 first-preference applicants were offered a spot, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.92. The school has a broad range of SEND provisions, including support for dyslexia, speech and language needs, autistic spectrum disorder, and physical disabilities. Facilities include an ICT suite, library, playing fields, dining hall, and a chapel. Clubs cover drama, choir, chess, film club, and coding, while sports include athletics, cross country, rounders, and gymnastics. With 19.3 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a mixed catchment. It is a solid, well-regarded choice for families in Ashfield who want above-average academic outcomes and a school with strong behaviour standards.

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