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Croft Primary School
Station Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 5FJ, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.5 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
386
Capacity
420
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a KS2 expected attainment rate of 59% in reading, writing, and maths, the school performs above the national average, ranking in the top 65% of schools. However, it is currently rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted, indicating areas that need development. Parent satisfaction is relatively positive, with 78% of respondents recommending the school, though the LocaleIQ score suggests it faces challenges compared to other institutions.
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Last inspected: 28 January 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 59% | Bottom 35% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (32 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
My child is happy
94%
School keeps me informed
91%
My child makes good progress
88%
Good range of subjects
88%
School has high expectations
88%
Progress is communicated
84%
My child feels safe
78%
Behaviour is good
78%
I'd recommend this school
78%
School supports development
78%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.1%
White Other7.8%
Asian Indian3.9%
Other2.6%
Black African2.6%
Asian Other1.8%
Mixed Other1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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53.12388, -1.25631 · NG17 5FJ
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN122463
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.croft.notts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Croft Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Croft Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 January 2025.
Is Croft Primary School a good school?
Croft Primary School scores 11.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 12% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Croft Primary School?
Based on 32 Ofsted Parent View responses, Croft Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
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