Norbridge Academy

About Norbridge Academy

Norbridge Academy in Bassetlaw was judged Outstanding across all five graded areas in its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2025, a rating it has now held consistently since at least 2014. The school’s academic story is best told through its Key Stage 2 results from the 2023/24 academic year, where 75% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That figure is well above the Nottinghamshire local authority average of 61% for primary schools, and it places Norbridge 7th out of 44 schools in Bassetlaw, putting it comfortably in the top 25% nationally. The school also performed strongly on the higher standard: 31% of pupils achieved a higher score in maths, 23% in reading and 11% in writing. Average scaled scores were 106 in maths and 105 in reading, both above the national benchmark of 100.

Digging deeper into the Ofsted report, inspectors awarded top marks for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. The school’s leadership under headteacher Rebecca Jackson has clearly maintained the high standards set a decade ago. Parent feedback from the period September 2024 to September 2025 was broadly positive: 92% of the 65 respondents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 94% felt their child is safe. However, the parent view also flagged some concerns — 43% of parents disagreed that the school gives SEND children the support they need, and 22% said they would not recommend the school to another parent. These figures are worth noting for families with children who have additional needs.

Norbridge is a larger-than-average primary with 483 pupils against a capacity of 210, and it was significantly oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake: 159 families applied for 53 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3 to 1. The school offers a nursery provision for children from age three, and its facilities include art studios, music rooms, a library, an outdoor playground and a chapel. Sports on offer include dance, tennis, football, gymnastics and rounders, while clubs range from book club and eco club to film club and drama. The school’s SEND register covers autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, social and emotional mental health, hearing impairment and physical disability. For families who can secure a place, Norbridge offers strong academic outcomes and a broad enrichment programme, though the SEND support concerns mean it’s worth visiting and asking specific questions if your child has additional needs.

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