Sir Edmund Hillary Academy
92%
Capacity
406
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Sir Edmund Hillary Academy
Sir Edmund Hillary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Bassetlaw community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 406 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 440 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Sir Edmund Hillary Academy "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Deborah Eccles, it falls under Nottinghamshire local authority.
Sir Edmund Hillary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 60 applications for 30 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 30 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Sir Edmund Hillary Academy include ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Library, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Tennis, Cross Country, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Choir, Coding, Drama and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.4%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bassetlaw, Sir Edmund Hillary Academy is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Kingsway, Worksop, Bassetlaw, S81 0AN |
| Headteacher | Deborah Eccles |
| Local Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Number of Pupils | 406 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.4% |
| School Capacity | 406 / 440 (92% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Sept 2021Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
60
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
30 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Kingsway, Worksop
Bassetlaw, S81 0AN
Kingsway, Worksop
Bassetlaw, S81 0AN
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