Priestsic Primary and Nursery School, Sutton-in-Ashfield

From the headteacher's welcome: "At Priestsic, everyone receives a warm welcome, and every individual is valued. Our mission is to help children achieve their personal best and become confident, independent young people who are kind, value others and play a positive role in society. Visitors often comment on our exceptionally caring, supportive and friendly environment."

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care, from £3 per session.

In 2025, 52% of Year 6 pupils at Priestsic Primary and Nursery School reached the expected standard in reading and 53% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Nottinghamshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 65% in reading and 68% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 44 families put Priestsic Primary and Nursery School as their first choice and 128 named it as one of their preferences, for 44 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Priestsic Primary and Nursery School are Croft Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 68% reading, 68% maths); Forest Glade Primary School (0.4 miles, 93% reading, 93% maths); Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School (0.6 miles, 44% reading, 38% maths); and Hillocks Primary Academy (0.6 miles, Requires improvement, 53% reading, 43% maths).

Priestsic Primary and Nursery School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

45.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 63 pupils (14.8%) received SEN support and 12 (2.8%) 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.

The nearest railway station is Sutton Parkway Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Northern View (opposite), 110 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Priestsic Primary and Nursery School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 355 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Nottinghamshire (101), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Priestsic Primary and Nursery School issued 5 suspensions, 1.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Priestsic Primary and Nursery School are Sutton Community Academy (0.3 miles), Quarrydale Academy (0.6 miles) and Ashfield Comprehensive School (1.4 miles).