Gateford Park Primary School, Worksop
Gateford Park Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Worksop. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2016. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 18th-highest of the 21 schools in Worksop with published results, and 10,716th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2016)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Nottinghamshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Gateford Park Primary School in detail
Gateford Park Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "It is a real privilege to be the Headteacher of Gateford Park and to lead a school and community that mean so much to me. I have been part of Gateford Park for 20 years, and over that time the school has become a very special part of my life."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care, from £2.10 per day.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 66% of Year 6 pupils at Gateford Park Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 72% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Nottinghamshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (64% in reading, 70% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Gateford Park Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 27 families put Gateford Park Primary School as their first choice and 114 named it as one of their preferences, for 27 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Gateford Park Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Gateford Park Primary School are St John's CofE Academy (0.3 miles, Good, 78% reading, 78% maths); Whipman Woods Flying High Academy (0.5 miles, 83% reading, 100% maths); Prospect Hill Junior School (0.8 miles, Good, 91% reading, 81% maths); and Prospect Hill Infant and Nursery School (0.8 miles, Good).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Gateford Park Primary School.
St John's CofE AcademyWhipman Woods Flying High AcademyProspect Hill Junior SchoolProspect Hill Infant and Nursery School
What parents say
62 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Gateford Park Primary School (as of September 2025): 86% would recommend the school, 90% say their child is happy there and 54% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child does well at the school (92%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (54%).
Who goes there
11.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 16 pupils (7%) received SEN support and 3 (1.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Worksop Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Coniston Road (nw-bound), 240 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Gateford Park Primary School issued 12 suspensions, 5.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from February 2016, 10 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school creates a welcoming environment where children develop independence from Nursery onwards and achieve well. Reading is at the heart of the school with engaging activities that help pupils progress with confidence and fluency. The school prioritises personal development, encouraging pupils to become responsible, respectful citizens through leadership opportunities, visits, and activities that celebrate diversity.
Key Strengths
- Strong culture of care with pupils who feel safe and supported by adults
- Pupils achieve well with high levels of motivation and good behaviour in lessons
- Excellent promotion of reading through outdoor library, reading buddies, author visits and well-stocked library
- Effective support for pupils with SEND through targeted teaching and expert staff guidance
- Rich personal development through educational visits, residentials and pupils taking leadership roles
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not consistently check that pupils understand new vocabulary and content, meaning gaps in learning are not always identified
- Some teachers do not explain new learning clearly or provide enough independent practice opportunities
- Need to ensure teachers present content consistently and allow time for pupils to practise so they remember and apply new learning effectively
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective with a strong culture of care where pupils trust adults to keep them safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Reading buddies, well-being leaders, breathing sessions, pupil parliament, educational visits, residentials, museum visits, sporting fixtures, before- and after-school clubs
Gateford Park Primary School is a welcoming community where pupils learn happily together with strong care and respect at its heart. The school has maintained good standards and continues to develop its curriculum while building pupils' reading confidence and independence.
At a Glance
11.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
62 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 66% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 72% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 79% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.4
Avg class size
28.0
Infant (KS1)
30.5
KS2
8
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Gateford Park Primary School
29th June 2026.
29 Jun 2026
22nd June 2026.
22 Jun 2026
15th June 2026.
15 Jun 2026
8th June 2026.
8 Jun 2026
18 May 2026.
18 May 2026
11th May 2026.
11 May 2026
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Gateford Park Primary School.
- The Lime Trees At Whipmen Woods960m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Gateford Park Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Nottinghamshire. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 19 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 28 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Tuesday 21 December 2027 (half term Monday 18 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Wednesday 26 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Gateford Park Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Gateford Park Primary School is in Nottinghamshire; for families living there:
- Nottinghamshire's school travel policy: Under 16 Transport Policy 2026-2027
- How to apply: Apply for under 16 travel assistance
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 18
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 18 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 13 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Nottinghamshire is 10 (the median across 370 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
212 pupils
210 places
2 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Worksop
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Worksop
Across Nottinghamshire council
Places available
10,513
Applications
7,912
Got 1st preference
99.1%
Got preferred school
99.7%
All primary applications across Nottinghamshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
16
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
8.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
230
Total Pupils
123
Boys
107
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
20.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£45,308
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,314
Per pupil
£1239k
Total funding
£41k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.1%
Overall absence
11.5%
Persistent absence
182
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Gateford Park Primary School
Questions parents ask about Gateford Park Primary School
What are SATs results like at Gateford Park Primary School?
Of the pupils at Gateford Park Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 66% reached the expected standard in reading and 72% did so in maths.
What is Gateford Park Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Gateford Park Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2016, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Gateford Park Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Gateford Park Primary School is oversubscribed, Nottinghamshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Gateford Park Primary School?
Gateford Park Primary School was full in 2025, at 101% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Gateford Park Primary School?
Classes at Gateford Park Primary School average 28.4 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Gateford Park Primary School?
Gateford Park Primary School has around 230 pupils on roll. 12% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Gateford Park Primary School?
5.1% of sessions were missed at Gateford Park Primary School in 2024/25. 11.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Gateford Park Primary School?
Apply through Nottinghamshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Gateford Park Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Gateford Park Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Gateford Park Primary School: The Lime Trees At Whipmen Woods (960m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Gateford Park Primary School's term dates?
Gateford Park Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Nottinghamshire. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 19 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 28 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Tuesday 21 December 2027 (half term Monday 18 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Wednesday 26 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Gateford Park Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 18 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 13 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Nottinghamshire is 10 (the median across 370 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Gateford Park Primary School?
Gateford Park Primary School is at Amherst Rise, Gateford Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 7RG.
Sources: Nottinghamshire term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)