St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School has closed (Tuesday 30 June 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now St Anne's CofE Primary School.
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School, Worksop
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Worksop. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2016. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 21 schools in Worksop with published results, and 1,154th of 14,452 across England. It was 97% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2016)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- 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 8 Oct 2026
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School in detail
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School in its own words
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £3.50 per session.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 100% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Nottinghamshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 70% in reading and 63% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 27 families put St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School as their first choice and 71 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 St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School are St Anne's CofE Primary School (under 0.1 miles); Redlands Primary and Nursery School (0.6 miles, Requires improvement, 54% reading, 68% maths); Worksop Priory Church of England Primary Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 80% reading, 77% maths); and Sparken Hill Academy (0.8 miles, Good, 76% reading, 76% maths).
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
St Anne's CofE Primary SchoolRedlands Primary and Nursery SchoolWorksop Priory Church of England Primary AcademySparken Hill Academy
What parents say
39 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School (as of September 2025): 95% would recommend the school, 95% say their child is happy there and 57% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (97%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (57%).
Who goes there
16.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 20 pupils (9.6%) received SEN support and 2 (1%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Staffing
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 25 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Worksop Rail Station, about 0.7 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Annes Church (outside), 120 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary 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 270 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Nottinghamshire (101), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
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; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from March 2016, 10 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Anne's is a welcoming, safe school where children thrive both academically and personally. Teachers are passionate and knowledgeable, providing clear explanations that help pupils learn well across all subjects. The school gives children many chances to develop confidence, take responsibility and explore their talents through clubs, trips and leadership opportunities.
Key Strengths
- Teachers use strong subject knowledge to explain complex ideas clearly, helping pupils understand and remember what they learn
- Pupils with SEND are particularly well supported with timely identification of needs and well-considered interventions
- Excellent behaviour and discipline - the school is orderly and calm with rare disruptions to learning
- Wide range of enrichment activities including sports, drama, music and residential trips
- Strong personal development opportunities with all Year 6 pupils taking on leadership roles
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils need more frequent and varied opportunities to write across different genres and purposes to develop their ability to adapt writing style to different contexts
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Choir, sports clubs, drama, music, residential trips, adventure training, sports leader roles, school council, playground buddy roles
St Anne's CofE Primary School is a happy and caring school where pupils achieve well and benefit from teachers with high subject knowledge. The school has maintained its good standards and continues to provide a safe, orderly environment with strong support for pupils with SEND.
At a Glance
16.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
39 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 improved from 70% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 63% to 100% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 67% to 83% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.7
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
30.3
KS2
7
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Term dates
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Nottinghamshire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. St Anne's CofE (Aided) 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
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
203 pupils
210 places
7 spare places 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(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
20
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
10.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
208
Total Pupils
95
Boys
113
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
25.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,282
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,373
Per pupil
£1203k
Total funding
£48k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.4%
Overall absence
5.6%
Persistent absence
177
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 83% reached the expected standard in reading and 100% did so in maths.
What is St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2016, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Anne's CofE (Aided) 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 St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School?
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School?
Classes at St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School average 29.7 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 Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School?
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School has around 208 pupils on roll. 16% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School?
4.4% of sessions were missed at St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School in 2024/25. 5.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School?
Apply through Nottinghamshire's coordinated admissions process, naming St Anne's CofE (Aided) 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.
Where is St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School?
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School is at Harrington Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 1NQ.