Tuxford Primary Academy

About Tuxford Primary Academy

Tuxford Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Bassetlaw community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 238 pupils on roll, operating at 71% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Tuxford Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Gareth Letton, it falls under Nottinghamshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9904th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 25th out of 44 in Bassetlaw.

Tuxford Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 56 applications for 30 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 33 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Tuxford Primary Academy include Dining Hall, Forest School, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Cross Country, Football, Dance, as well as clubs including Choir, Coding, Drama.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.2%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Bassetlaw, Tuxford Primary 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.

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