St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School
99%
Capacity
207
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School
St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Ashfield community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 207 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Pearson, it falls under Nottinghamshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10845th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 26th out of 30 in Ashfield.
St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 75 applications for 28 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.
St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.1/5 from 4 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School include Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Tennis, Dance, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Chess, Gardening, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Ashfield, St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Springwood View Close, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Ashfield, NG17 2HR |
| Headteacher | Sarah Pearson |
| Local Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Number of Pupils | 207 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.8% |
| School Capacity | 207 / 210 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Nov 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Jan 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)
10845th of 13,686
Nationally
1039th of 1,353
In East Midlands
26th of 30
In Ashfield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
50%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
50%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
75
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
27 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Springwood View Close, Sutton-in-Ashfield
Ashfield, NG17 2HR
Springwood View Close, Sutton-in-Ashfield
Ashfield, NG17 2HR
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