Underwood Church of England Primary School
94%
Capacity
165
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Underwood Church of England Primary School
Underwood Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Ashfield community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 165 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 175 places).
Ofsted has rated Underwood Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Clare Thorne, it falls under Nottinghamshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1696th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 30 in Ashfield.
Underwood Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 63 applications for 25 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Underwood Church of England Primary School include Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Netball, Athletics, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Choir, Drama, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Ashfield, Underwood Church of England 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Main Road, Nottingham, Ashfield, NG16 5GN |
| Headteacher | Clare Thorne |
| Local Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Number of Pupils | 165 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.7% |
| School Capacity | 165 / 175 (94% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (28 Jun 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 29 Apr 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (79%)
1696th of 13,686
Nationally
139th of 1,353
In East Midlands
5th of 30
In Ashfield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
79%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
56%
'23/24
79%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
63
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
19 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Main Road, Nottingham
Ashfield, NG16 5GN
Journey to School
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