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Ordsall Primary School

Bassetlaw, DN22 7SLPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2022
KS2 Results
54%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
42 1st-choice / 44 places
Ranking
#9,726
of 13,686 nationally

About Ordsall Primary School

Ordsall Primary School is a state-funded mixed primary in Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire, and it is a school that local families clearly want to get into. With 578 pupils on roll against a capacity of 594, it is running very close to full. The oversubscription picture is striking: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 72 applications for 44 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.64. All 42 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that while demand is high, it is manageable for those who put it first. The school serves a community with significant economic need — 32.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national primary average of around 23%. This context matters when interpreting the school’s academic results, as schools with higher FSM rates often face additional challenges. The school also has nursery provision, taking children from age three, and is non-denominational, with no religious character.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressOrdsall Road, Retford, Bassetlaw, DN22 7SL
HeadteacherKarl Hopkinson
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Number of Pupils578
Free School Meals (FSM)32.9%
School Capacity578 / 594 (97% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 May 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 17 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sports HallOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsLibraryICT SuiteSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

GymnasticsCricketFootballNetball

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubDramaChessArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyProfound LearningOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:15

Source: ordsallprimary.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Ordsall Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.