Creswell Junior School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 7 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Elmton Road, Creswell, Worksop, S80 4JDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Creswell Junior School is a primary school in Worksop for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 4th of 19 primary schools in Worksop. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 21 March 2023, report published 21 May 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 March 2023

A 'jewel in the community' is how this school is known by many. A safe place for all. Relationships between parents and carers, staff and pupils are strong. As one parent, typical of many, commented: 'The amazing range of support, both academic and emotional, enables pupils to achieve their full potential.' Pupils thrive because expectations of what they can achieve are high. The school's core values are well understood by all pupils. They recognise that these help them to develop positive attitudes to enable them to learn. A few aspects of the school's curriculum are being refined so that all subjects are equally ambitious. Coming to school is a positive and happy experience for all pupils. They are proud of their school. They accept each other's differences, displaying kindness and tolerance towards their peers. Many relish opportunities to take on roles and responsibilities within school. Pupils are confident that rare instances of bullying will be swiftly resolved. Inclusion is at the heart of this school's ethos. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are proud of their achievements. They confidently talk about how their targets will help them overcome any barriers to learning they may have.

What the school should improve

  • (Information the school and appropriate authority)
  • In a few subjects, leaders' ambitions have not yet been realised because the refinements in the curriculum are not complete. In these subjects, pupils are not yet developing the knowledge of the curriculum securely. Leaders need to ensure that the work on the school's curriculum is implemented effectively in all subjects, so pupils can make meaningful links within and across subject areas.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

67 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths79%

79%, 17 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths9%

9%, 1 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

219 pupils on roll, with places for 320

Eligible for free school meals58%

58%, 31.5 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language4.6%

4.6%, 17 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support20.5%

20.5%, 5.7 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5%

5%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Creswell Junior School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Creswell CofE Controlled Infant and Nursery0.1 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Whitwell Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good37% met the expected standard
Hodthorpe Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good83% met the expected standard
Whaley Thorns Primary School2 milesOfsted judgements: Requires improvement to good45% met the expected standard
Clowne Junior School2 milesOfsted: Good64% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
7 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Alison Pymm
Address
Elmton Road, Creswell, Worksop, S80 4JD
Local authority
Derbyshire
URN
112548

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.