Ramsden Primary School, Worksop

In its own words: "The Governors and staff thank you for taking an interest in Ramsden Primary School. We have a friendly, happy learning environment where all children can develop their skills and talents in a variety of ways and to the best of their abilities."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, rugby, tennis, drama, choir, STEM, cooking, gardening and homework club.

The school runs a breakfast club.

Coming up: an open evening on Thursday 12 November 2026 and an open evening on Friday 11 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at Ramsden Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 93% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Nottinghamshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 79% in reading and 82% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 18 families put Ramsden Primary School as their first choice and 75 named it as one of their preferences, for 18 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 Ramsden Primary School are Kingston Park Academy (0.3 miles, Good, 84% reading, 80% maths); Whipman Woods Flying High Academy (1.5 miles, 83% reading, 100% maths); Gateford Park Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 66% reading, 72% maths); and Langold Dyscarr Community School (1.9 miles, Good, 53% reading, 55% maths).

Ramsden Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

14.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 19 pupils (8.4%) received SEN support and 2 (0.9%) 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 a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

Ramsden Primary School had 14 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Worksop Rail Station, about 2.9 miles away in a straight line.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Church Field Close (adjacent), 30 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 47 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Nottinghamshire (101).

In 2024/25, Ramsden Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 0.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.