Worthington School, Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Worthington School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Ashby-de-la-Zouch. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 6 schools in Ashby-de-la-Zouch with published results, and 637th of 14,452 across England. It was 67% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Leicestershire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Worthington School in detail
Worthington School in its own words
In its own words: "Worthington Primary school is a small rural school in the heart of the community with a family feel. We nurture the unique potential of every individual and strive to help every child succeed, prosper and meet their full potential as well as preparing them for the next stage of their life."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Worthington School reached the expected standard in reading and 88% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 77% in Leicestershire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 89% in reading and 67% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Worthington School
For September 2026 entry, 6 families put Worthington School as their first choice and 18 named it as one of their preferences, for 7 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Worthington School are Newbold Church of England Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 82% reading, 73% maths); Griffydam Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 64% reading, 86% maths); St Hardulph's Church of England Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 75% reading, 50% maths); and Thringstone Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 54% reading, 71% maths).
Worthington School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Newbold Church of England Primary SchoolGriffydam Primary SchoolSt Hardulph's Church of England Primary SchoolThringstone Primary School
Who goes there
1.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 14 pupils (26.9%) received SEN support and 3 (5.8%) 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.
Staffing
Worthington School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 9 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Worthington School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Chapel Rise (adjacent), 160 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Leicestershire (58).
Suspensions and exclusions
Worthington 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; 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
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its April 2024 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
25.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 89% to 100% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 67% to 88% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 78% to 100% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
17.3
Avg class size
3
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Worthington School
Before and after school care
Worthington School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Leicestershire
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Worthington School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Worthington School is in Leicestershire; for families living there:
- Leicestershire's school travel policy: Mainstream School Transport for 5 to 16 year olds
- How to apply: Request for school transport on medical grounds form PDF, 359.48 KB Opens new window
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Leicestershire is 3 (the median across 329 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.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Worthington School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
67%
Available places
56 pupils
84 places
28 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Across Leicestershire council
Places available
8,574
Applications
6,827
Got 1st preference
94.0%
Got preferred school
99.3%
All primary applications across Leicestershire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
14
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
32.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
52
Total Pupils
28
Boys
24
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
8.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,168
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,428
Per pupil
£478k
Total funding
£15k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.4%
Overall absence
18.5%
Persistent absence
54
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Worthington School
What are SATs results like at Worthington School?
Of the pupils at Worthington School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 100% reached the expected standard in reading and 88% did so in maths.
What is Worthington School's Ofsted rating?
Worthington School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2013 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Worthington School?
No fixed boundary. When Worthington School is oversubscribed, Leicestershire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Worthington School?
Worthington School was not full in 2025: it ran at 67% of its 84 places.
How big are the classes at Worthington School?
Classes at Worthington School average 17.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Worthington School?
Worthington School has around 52 pupils on roll. 25% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Worthington School?
7.4% of sessions were missed at Worthington School in 2024/25. 18.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Worthington School?
Apply through Leicestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Worthington 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.
Does Worthington School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Worthington School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school.
How many road collisions happen near Worthington School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Leicestershire is 3 (the median across 329 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Worthington School?
Worthington School is at Main Street, Worthington, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1RQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)