Worksop Priory Church of England Primary Academy
114%
Capacity
239
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Worksop Priory Church of England Primary Academy
Worksop Priory Church of England Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Bassetlaw community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 239 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (114% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Worksop Priory Church of England Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kevin Houghton, it falls under Nottinghamshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8181st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 18th out of 44 in Bassetlaw.
Worksop Priory Church of England Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 67 applications for 30 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 37 were first-preference applications.
Worksop Priory Church of England Primary Academy parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 96% recommending the school (27 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Worksop Priory Church of England Primary Academy include Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Gymnastics, Dance, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Book Club, Eco Club, Drama and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 31.0%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bassetlaw, Worksop Priory Church of England 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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Holles Street, Worksop, Bassetlaw, S80 2LJ |
| Headteacher | Kevin Houghton |
| Local Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Number of Pupils | 239 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 31.0% |
| School Capacity | 239 / 210 (114% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Mar 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (59%)
8181st of 13,686
Nationally
757th of 1,353
In East Midlands
18th of 44
In Bassetlaw
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
59%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
40%
'23/24
59%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
27 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
67
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
37 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Worksop Priory Church of England Primary Academy
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Contact Information
Holles Street, Worksop
Bassetlaw, S80 2LJ
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