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Whitwell Primary School

Bolsover, S80 4NRPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2023
KS2 Results
59%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
28 1st-choice / 28 places
Ranking
#8,016
of 13,686 nationally

About Whitwell Primary School

Whitwell Primary School is a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 64 applications for just 28 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.29. That means more than two families applied for every available spot, and all 28 first-preference offers were taken up. While the school’s Parent View data isn’t available in this snapshot, the high demand alone suggests a strong reputation in the Bolsover community. The school is a state primary for mixed genders aged 3 to 11, with a nursery on site, and it currently has 259 pupils against a capacity of 306. Headteacher Sarah Tomlinson leads a school where 38.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average, indicating a genuinely inclusive intake.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSouthfield Lane, Worksop, Bolsover, S80 4NR
HeadteacherSarah Tomlinson
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils259
Free School Meals (FSM)38.4%
School Capacity259 / 306 (85% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Dec 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 25 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumDining HallPlaying FieldsSensory RoomArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

NetballTennisAthleticsCross CountryDanceGymnasticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaCodingArt ClubChessEco ClubGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Whitwell Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.