Located in Worksop, Norbridge Academy is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.

Norbridge Academy currently has around 483 pupils on roll, which is about 230% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.2% boys and 47.8% girls. Around 20.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.8%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (76.4%).

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Stanley Street, Worksop, S81 7HX
Website: www.norbridgeacademy.org.uk
Telephone: 01909579515
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Nottinghamshire
Headteacher / Principal: Miss Rebecca Jackson
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 137362

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 10/06/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 483
Number of Boys: 252
Number of Girls: 231

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 12.8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British76.40%369
Unclassified9.90%48
Other White3.90%19
Chinese2.70%13
Other Mixed1.70%8
Other Asian1.20%6
Other (any other ethnic group)1.20%6
White and Asian0.80%4
Indian0.60%3
White and Black Caribbean0.60%3
African0.60%3
Pakistani0.20%1
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%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: Well Below Average (-3.4)
Writing: Average (-1.0)
Maths: Below Average (-1.5)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
67%
Town average
56%
Local authority average
56%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
5%
Town average
5%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
103.0
Town average
103.4
Local authority average
103.8
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
105.0
Town average
103.7
Local authority average
103.2
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Norbridge Academy
Stanley Street , S81 7HX
- not rated 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Norbridge Primary School
Stanley Street , S81 7HX
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Redlands Primary and Nursery School
Crown Street , S80 1TH
- not rated 560 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Sir Edmund Hillary Primary and Nursery School
Kingsway , Kilton S81 0AN
- not rated 1,023 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Sir Edmund Hillary Academy
Kingsway , Kilton S81 0AN
2out of 4 1,055 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Valley Comprehensive School
Valley Road , S81 7EN
- not rated 303 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Outwood Academy Valley
Valley Road , S81 7EN
3out of 4 303 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Hartland School
Sparken Hill , S80 1AN
- not rated 2,417 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Portland School
Netherton Road , S80 2SF
- not rated 2,644 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Outwood Academy Portland
Netherton Road , S80 2SF
- not rated 2,644 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
North Nottinghamshire College
Carlton Road , S81 7HP
- not rated 457 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kinder School
Ward 7 , School Office S81 0BD
- not rated 1,285 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Redwood Montessori School
,
- not rated 1,324 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
The Bassetlaw PRU
Newgate Street , S80 2LW
- not rated 1,792 yd Pupil referral unit No Mixed More About School
The Martlet School
Newgate Street , S80 2LW
- not rated 1,792 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Whitegates College
Dukeries Centre , Park Street S80 1HH
- not rated 1,917 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.