Ranby CofE Primary School

About Ranby CofE Primary School

Ranby CofE Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 39 applications for just 15 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.6. All 15 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that for those who list it first, the school is a realistic option despite its popularity. The school is a Church of England primary in Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire, with a small roll of 113 pupils against a capacity of 105, meaning it is slightly over its official number. Headteacher Lucy Wilson leads a mixed-gender school for children aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision available. While the data does not include a parent recommendation percentage, the high demand for places is a strong signal that families in the area hold the school in high regard.

Academically, Ranby CofE Primary performs broadly in line with local averages. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is just below the Nottinghamshire local authority average of 61%. The school’s reading scores were stronger, with 75% of pupils reaching the expected standard and an average scaled score of 106. Maths saw 58% at the expected level, with an average score of 102. However, only 8% of pupils achieved the higher standard across all three subjects, and the school ranks 140th out of 286 primary schools in the local authority. In its most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in March 2024, the school was judged to remain Good, a rating it has held consistently since at least 2009. The early years provision, leadership and management were all graded Good in the previous graded inspection.

The school offers a solid range of facilities for a primary of its size, including a sports hall, playing fields, a library, music rooms, a gymnasium and a chapel. Sports on offer include cricket, tennis, football, athletics and gymnastics, while extracurricular clubs cover gardening, coding, chess, eco club and drama. For children with additional needs, the school has identified provisions for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, hearing impairment and autistic spectrum disorder. With a low proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 5.9%, the school serves a relatively affluent catchment. Ranby CofE Primary will particularly suit families who value a small, church-affiliated village school with a strong local reputation and a broad extracurricular offer, and who are comfortable with its slightly above-capacity roll and competitive admissions.

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