St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School, Sutton-in-Ashfield
St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Sutton-in-Ashfield. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 3rd-highest of the 12 schools in Sutton-in-Ashfield with published results, and 4,824th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 106% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Nottinghamshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School in detail
St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Our intent is to provide our children with a creative, captivating and challenging curriculum that equips them for today and tomorrow. Selecting the right school for your child is one of the most important choices you have to make."
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School reached the expected standard in reading and 84% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Nottinghamshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 71% in reading and 67% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School
For September 2026 entry, 48 families put St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School as their first choice and 101 named it as one of their preferences, for 48 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School are Skegby Junior Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 68% reading, 70% maths); Dalestorth Primary and Nursery School (0.7 miles, Good, 55% reading, 59% maths); Forest Glade Primary School (0.8 miles, 93% reading, 93% maths); and Healdswood Infants' and Nursery School (0.8 miles, Good).
St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Skegby Junior AcademyDalestorth Primary and Nursery SchoolForest Glade Primary SchoolHealdswood Infants' and Nursery School
Who goes there
13.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 6.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 16 pupils (4.5%) received SEN support and 9 (2.5%) 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 Sutton Parkway Rail Station, about 2 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Pleasley Road (adjacent), 150 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School issued 4 suspensions, 1.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School are Quarrydale Academy (0.6 miles) and Sutton Community Academy (1.3 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from April 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its April 2013 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
13.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 71% to 80% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 67% to 84% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 69% to 82% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.2
Avg class size
22.0
Infant (KS1)
13
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Term dates
St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School is a voluntary controlled 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
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You apply to the council where you live. St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery 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
- 9
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 6 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 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
106%
Over capacity
313 pupils
294 places
19 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Sutton-in-Ashfield
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Sutton-in-Ashfield
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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
16
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
7.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
353
Total Pupils
191
Boys
162
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
19
Teachers
18.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,702
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,013
Per pupil
£1741k
Total funding
£70k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.5%
Overall absence
8.0%
Persistent absence
276
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
St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School
Questions parents ask about St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School
What are SATs results like at St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School?
Of the pupils at St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 80% reached the expected standard in reading and 84% did so in maths.
What is St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in April 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery 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 St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School?
St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School was full in 2025, at 106% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School?
Classes at St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School average 27.2 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School?
St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School has around 353 pupils on roll. 14% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School?
4.5% of sessions were missed at St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School in 2024/25. 8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School?
Apply through Nottinghamshire's coordinated admissions process, naming St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery 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.
What are St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School's term dates?
St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School is a voluntary controlled 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 St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 6 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 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 St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School?
St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School is at Mansfield Road, Skegby, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 3DW.
Sources: Nottinghamshire term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)