Creswell CofE Controlled Infant and Nursery
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Gypsy Lane Creswell Worksop Nottinghamshire S80 4HY |
| Reference Number | 112814 |
Creswell CofE Controlled Infant and Nursery is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all areas inspected. The school fosters a supportive and safe environment where pupils are motivated to learn and enjoy their time at school. There is a strong emphasis on a broad and balanced curriculum, particularly in early reading and phonics, which has led to positive outcomes for students. While most parents express satisfaction with the school, some concerns regarding communication between the school and home have been noted.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 269 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.93%
Girls: 49.07% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 47.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37 | 37 | 74 |
| 2 | 34 | 27 | 61 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.6% |
| White, Other | 4.5% |
| African | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Jan 2020 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Apr 2025 | School inspection |
| 08 Jan 2020 | School inspection: |
| 13 Jun 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jun 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 04 Dec 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Dec 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel happy and safe at school.
- Strong emphasis on values such as respect, aiming high, and working together.
- Effective teaching of early reading and phonics.
- Well-planned curriculum that engages students.
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils.
- Good support for pupils with challenging behaviour.
Areas for Improvement
- Limited opportunities for pupils to develop diverse skills and interests.
- Communication with parents needs improvement.
- Attendance levels are not as high as they should be, especially for disadvantaged pupils.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 8 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 7 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Creswell Junior School
Elmton Road, Creswell, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 4JD |
0.14 miles |
|
Whitwell Primary School
Southfield Lane, Whitwell, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 4NR |
1.19 miles |
|
Hodthorpe Primary School
Queen's Road, Hodthorpe, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 4UT |
1.71 miles |
|
Clowne Junior School
King Street, Clowne, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 4BS |
1.92 miles |
|
Clowne Infant and Nursery School
Ringer Lane, Clowne, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 4DB |
1.96 miles |
|
Whaley Thorns Primary School
Portland Road, Langwith, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 9HB |
2.09 miles |
|
Cuckney CofE Primary School
School Lane, Cuckney, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 9NB |
3.14 miles |
|
Langwith Bassett Primary Academy
Bassett Hill, Upper Langwith, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 9RD |
3.24 miles |
|
Barlborough Primary School
High Street, Barlborough, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 4ET |
3.46 miles |
|
Brockley Primary School
Clowne Road, Shuttlewood, Brockley Primary School, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 6AF |
3.48 miles |
|
Bolsover Church of England Junior School
Horsehead Lane, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 6XH |
3.54 miles |
|
Brookfield Primary School
Burlington Avenue, Langwith Junction, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 9AD |
3.69 miles |
|
Bolsover Infant School
Welbeck Road, Bolsover, Welbeck Road Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 6DE |
3.78 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Langwith Road, Langwith Junction, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 9RP |
3.85 miles |
|
The Park Infant & Nursery School
Orchard Close, Park Road, Shirebrook, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 8JX |
3.89 miles |
|
The Park Junior School
ORCHARD CLOSE, SHIREBROOK, MANSFIELD, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, NG20 8JX |
3.89 miles |
|
Scarcliffe Primary School
Fox Hill, Scarcliffe, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 6TH |
3.89 miles |
|
Church Vale Primary School and Foundation Unit
Laurel Avenue, Church Warsop, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 0TE |
4.1 miles |
|
Harthill Primary School
Union Street, Harthill, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S26 7YH |
4.16 miles |
|
Haggonfields Primary and Nursery School
Marjorie Street, Rhodesia, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 3HP |
4.24 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
New Direction
New Direction, Ringer Villa Farm, Ringer Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 4BX |
1.91 miles |
|
Heritage High School
Boughton Lane, Clowne, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 4QG |
2.38 miles |
|
The Bolsover School
Mooracre Lane, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 6XA |
3.56 miles |
|
Stubbin Wood School
Common Lane, Shirebrook, Mansfield, Derbyshire, NG20 8QF |
3.67 miles |
|
Jasmine Grove School
Oxcroft House, 10 Oxcroft Lane, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 6DJ |
3.77 miles |
|
Shirebrook Academy
Common Lane, Shirebrook, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 8QF |
3.79 miles |
|
Outwood Academy Portland
Netherton Road, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 2SF |
4.53 miles |
|
Whitegates College
Dukeries Centre, Park Street, Worksop, S80 1HH |
4.6 miles |
|
Meden School
Burns Lane, Warsop, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 0QN |
4.75 miles |
|
Worksop College
Cuthberts Avenue, Worksop, S80 3AP |
5 miles |