Worksop Priory Church of England Primary Academy, Worksop

From the headteacher's welcome: "At Worksop Priory, we are committed to creating an enriching, safe and supportive environment where every pupil can thrive, both academically and personally. We have high expectations , both of ourselves and our children, with continual improvement and development for all."

In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at Worksop Priory Church of England Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 77% 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 72% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 30 families put Worksop Priory Church of England Primary Academy as their first choice and 50 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 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 Worksop Priory Church of England Primary Academy are Sparken Hill Academy (0.5 miles, Good, 76% reading, 76% maths); Holy Family Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles, 74% reading, 68% maths); St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 83% reading, 100% maths); and St Anne's CofE Primary School (0.6 miles).

Worksop Priory Church of England Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.

Worksop Priory Church of England Primary Academy is one of 24 schools run by Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham Multi-Academy Trust, an academy trust.

27 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Worksop Priory Church of England Primary Academy (as of September 2025): 96% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 75% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child does well at the school (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (75%).

In 2026, 55 pupils (23.4%) 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.

The nearest railway station is Worksop Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Abbey Street (adjacent), 140 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Worksop Priory Church of England Primary Academy 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 287 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.

Worksop Priory Church of England Primary Academy recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Worksop Priory Church of England Primary Academy are Outwood Academy Portland (0.4 miles) and Outwood Academy Valley (1.3 miles).