Dalestorth Primary and Nursery School
Hill Crescent, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 4JAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Dalestorth Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Sutton-in-Ashfield for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 364 schools in Nottinghamshire. It ranks 6th of 12 primary schools in Sutton-in-Ashfield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 November 2022, report published 11 December 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 2 November 2022
Relationships at Dalestorth Primary are positive. Pupils get on well with each other and the adults in school. Pupils work hard and enjoy learning new things. As one pupil said: 'Teachers make learning fun. They bring learning to life.' Leaders' expectations of pupils are reflected in the school's 'busy bee' values. Pupils know why it is important to be honest, be brave, be yourself and to be a friend. They say that these values help to make the school a happy place. Pupils behave well. They are motivated by the wide range of rewards on offer, including recognition in praise assembly, awards for thoughtfulness, having the tidiest classroom and for attendance. They say that poor behaviour, including bullying, is rare. This matches leaders' records. Pupils treat each other respectfully. They understand that everyone must be treated equally. They have an age-appropriate understanding of healthy relationships and equality. Pupils are proud of the roles they play in school. The work of the school council is held in high regard. School ambassadors play an important part in welcoming visitors to the school. Pupils understand how their roles as litter pickers, first aiders and monitors help them to make a positive contribution to the life of the school.
What the school should improve
- The school's phonics programme is new. Staff are teaching it consistently and well. However, it has not yet resulted in all pupils reading as fluently as they should. Leaders should embed the new approach to teaching phonics and ensure that all pupils begin to read fluently.
- In a small number of subjects, some pupils cannot recall what they been taught well enough. This means that there are gaps in their learning. Leaders should ensure that pupils are able to remember and recall the key knowledge that they are taught consistently across all subjects.
- Pupils with SEND get the help they need. The targets that are set for these pupils are fit for purpose. However, they are not consistently checked and updated as regularly as they could be. Leaders should ensure that the targets for pupils with SEND are regularly reviewed and updated which will enable them to receive the support they require to achieve well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
44 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
356 pupils on roll, with places for 367
Schools near Dalestorth Primary and Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Glade Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 93% met the expected standard |
| Hillocks Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 32% met the expected standard |
| Priestsic Primary and Nursery School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 42% met the expected standard |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Croft Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 59% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Craig Robertson
- Phone
- 01623459339
- Address
- Hill Crescent, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 4JA
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- URN
- 122490
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.