Orston Primary School
About Orston Primary School
Orston Primary School is a state primary in the Nottinghamshire village of Orston, and its intake data paints a clear picture of a school in demand. With 154 pupils on roll against a capacity of 175, the school is not yet full, but the oversubscription figures tell a different story. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 59 applications for just 26 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2. 27, and all 26 first-preference applicants were offered a spot. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 9. 7%, which is below the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively affluent intake. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and serves the 5–11 age range under headteacher Nikki Crosby. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2023, rated it Good overall, with an Outstanding mark for behaviour and attitudes — a notable strength that parents often look for.
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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
17 Jan 2023Source: Ofsted, 1 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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