Worthington School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Main Street Worthington Ashby-de-la-Zouch Leicestershire LE65 1RQ |
| Phone | 01530222319 |
| Reference Number | 119954 |
Worthington School has transitioned from its previous outstanding rating to a good rating in this inspection, reflecting positive growth in various areas of education. Notably, pupils express a high level of satisfaction with their schooling environment, describing their teachers as wonderful and the education as enjoyable. The school is praised for its inclusive approach, particularly in supporting pupils with special educational needs, and it boasts a well-resourced outdoor space that enriches the pupils' experience. Staff are well-trained and dedicated, contributing to a supportive and respectful culture within the school community. However, concerns regarding attendance have been raised, with some pupils consistently missing school, affecting their learning, particularly in phonics. Despite the school's efforts to address this issue, including enhanced initiatives to improve punctuality and attendance, further work is needed to ensure that all pupils can engage fully with their education. Overall, Worthington School provides a nurturing learning environment but must focus on improving consistent attendance for all its pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 57 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.14%
Girls: 43.86% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 3 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 4 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| 5 | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.2% |
| White & Asian | 3.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.5% |
| Indian | 1.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2024 | School inspection: |
| 05 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 23 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Jun 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils express genuine joy and gratitude attending the school.
- Teachers are effective in making learning fun and engaging.
- The school provides excellent individualized support for pupils with SEND.
- High expectations from staff lead to improved pupil achievement.
- The curriculum is ambitious and well-planned across subjects.
- Strong leadership and management foster a caring school culture.
- Effective personal, social and health education curriculum.
- Well-trained teaching assistants support pupils effectively.
- Outdoor space enhances pupil engagement and activity.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils do not learn to read quickly enough.
- Attendance is a concern, with some pupils persistently absent.
- Some pupils are regularly late, impacting their learning.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 88% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 108 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.9 | ||
| Writing | -2.2 | ||
| Maths | -1 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 8 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 0 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Newbold Church of England Primary School
School Lane, Newbold Coleorton, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 8PF |
1.23 miles |
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Griffydam Primary School
Top Road, Griffydam, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 8HU |
1.27 miles |
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St Hardulph's Church of England Primary School
Main Street, Breedon-on-the-Hill, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 8AN |
1.52 miles |
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Thringstone Primary School
Hensons Lane, Thringstone, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 8LJ |
1.94 miles |
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Viscount Beaumont's Church of England Primary School
Ashby Road, Coleorton, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 8FD |
2.39 miles |
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Belton Church of England Primary School
Sadlers Wells, Belton, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 9TS |
2.45 miles |
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Swannington Church of England Primary School
Main Street, Swannington, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 8QJ |
2.75 miles |
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Whitwick St John The Baptist Church of England Primary School
Parsonwood Hill, Whitwick, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 5AT |
2.91 miles |
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New Swannington Primary School
Church Lane, Whitwick, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 5DQ |
2.93 miles |
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Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Parsonwood Hill, Whitwick, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 5AT |
3.08 miles |
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Melbourne Junior School
Packhorse Road, Melbourne, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 8JE |
3.45 miles |
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Melbourne Infant School
Packhorse Road, Melbourne, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 8JE |
3.48 miles |
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Woodcote Primary School
Willowbrook Close, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1JX |
3.72 miles |
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Diseworth Church of England Primary School
Grimesgate, Diseworth, Derby, Derbyshire, DE74 2QD |
3.73 miles |
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All Saints Church of England Primary School, Coalville
Ashby Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3LB |
3.73 miles |
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Oxley Primary School Shepshed
Thorpe Road, Shepshed, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 9LU |
4.01 miles |
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Dame Catherine Harpur's School
Rose Lane, Ticknall, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 7JW |
4.09 miles |
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Ashby-de-la-Zouch Church of England Primary School
Burton Road, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 2LL |
4.12 miles |
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Ashby Hastings Primary School
School Lane, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, LE65 2AX |
4.21 miles |
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Belvoirdale Community Primary School
Scotlands Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3RD |
4.26 miles |
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Ashby School
Nottingham Road, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1DT |
3.65 miles |
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Ivanhoe School
North Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1HX |
3.76 miles |
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Castleview School
9a & 10a Waterloo House, North Street, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1HS |
3.86 miles |
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The Newbridge School
Forest Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3SJ |
4.57 miles |
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Bowman Academy
Butthole Lane, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 9BN |
4.58 miles |
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Forest Way School
Warren Hills Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 4UU |
4.63 miles |
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The Castle Rock School
Meadow Lane, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 4BR |
4.63 miles |
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Iveshead School
Forest Street, Shepshed, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 9DB |
4.7 miles |
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Castle Donington College
Mount Pleasant, Castle Donington, Derby, Derbyshire, DE74 2LN |
4.74 miles |