Located in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Dalestorth Primary and Nursery School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Dalestorth Primary and Nursery School currently has around 347 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.8% boys and 52.2% girls. Around 16.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.1%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (72.9%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Hill Crescent, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 4JA
Website: www.dalestorth.notts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01623459339
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Nottinghamshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Craig Robertson
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 122490

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 02/11/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 367
Number of Pupils: 347
Number of Boys: 166
Number of Girls: 181

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 8.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British72.90%253
Indian7.80%27
Other White6.30%22
Other (any other ethnic group)4.30%15
Other Mixed4.00%14
African2.00%7
Unclassified0.90%3
Other Asian0.90%3
White and Asian0.60%2
Other Black0.30%1
Caribbean0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (0.0)
Writing: Above Average (2.0)
Maths: Average (1.1)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
56%
Town average
57%
Local authority average
56%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
11%
Town average
8%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
104.0
Town average
103.7
Local authority average
103.6
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
105.0
Town average
103.7
Local authority average
103.4
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Sutton Nursery Centre
Westbourne View , NG17 2HT
- not rated 1,903 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Girls More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dalestorth Primary and Nursery School
Hill Crescent , NG17 4JA
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Forest Glade Primary School
Mansfield Road , NG17 4FL
- not rated 540 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Forest Glade Primary School
Mansfield Road , NG17 4FL
3out of 4 540 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Hillocks Primary and Nursery School
Unwin Road , NG17 4ND
- not rated 836 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Hillocks Primary Academy
Unwin Road , NG17 4ND
2out of 4 836 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Quarrydale School
Stoneyford Road , NG17 2DU
- not rated 1,436 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Quarrydale Academy
Stoneyford Road , NG17 2DU
- not rated 1,436 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Sutton Centre Community College
High Pavement , NG17 1EE
- not rated 1,668 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Sutton Community Academy
High Pavement , NG17 1EE
3out of 4 1,668 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
All Saints RC Comprehensive School
Broomhill Lane , NG19 6BW
- not rated 3,131 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cumberlands Middle School
Townroe Drive , NG19 6JN
- not rated 2,227 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ethel Wainwright Middle School
Westfield Close , Westfield Lane NG19 6BE
- not rated 2,977 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bull Farm Middle School
Bright Square , NG19 7LJ
- not rated 3,231 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lammas School
C/O Nisai Group , Milton Road HA1 1XB
- not rated 1,681 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Westbourne School
Huthwaite School , NG17 2EL
- not rated 2,343 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Redgate Primary Academy
Somersall Street , NG19 6EL
3out of 4 2,408 yd Academy special sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Redgate School
Somersall Street , NG19 6EL
- not rated 2,408 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Oakdale Learning Centre
Westfield Lane , Mansfield NG19 6AH
- not rated 3,231 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.