Sparken Hill Academy
Sparken Hill, Worksop, S80 1AWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sparken Hill Academy is a primary school in Worksop for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 364 schools in Nottinghamshire. It ranks 12th of 19 primary schools in Worksop. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2010.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 December 2010, report published 27 January 2011
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Requires improvement
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 2 March 2023
Sparken Hill Academy is an inclusive school. Everyone is welcomed with open arms. Leaders are highly aspirational for pupils. They want pupils to believe that their futures are full of possibilities. Pupils have ambitions to become teachers, artists, accountants and fashion designers. Pupils appreciate the school's warm and welcoming environment. They speak fondly of their teachers and leaders. They say they feel happy and safe. They know that bullying is not acceptable. Pupils believe their teachers will do all they can to make sure that any bullying is stopped. Pupils love the wide range of clubs they can attend, from craft club to roller skating. They are keen to apply for one of the school jobs that are advertised for librarians, play leaders or sports coaches. Pupils are also appointed as 'young farmers' so that they can look after the goats and chickens that live on the school farm. Parents and carers cherish the care and support their children receive at Sparken Hill Academy. Almost every parent, who expressed a view, referred to how their children are well looked after by staff. One parent summed it up by saying: 'The team at this school are amazing and supportive in every area.'
What the school should improve
- Leaders have made some relatively recent changes to how phonics and mathematics are taught across the school. The impact of these changes is not yet fully realised. Not enough pupils in key stage 1 are prepared sufficiently well for the next stage in their education. Leaders must monitor closely both the implementation and the impact of these new approaches. They must ensure that the changes they have made make a positive difference to pupils' outcomes, particularly for those in key stage 1.
- Leaders have taken significant action to improve historic low attendance. However, the persistent absence of some pupils remains stubbornly high. These pupils miss out on vital learning when they are not in school. Leaders should continue to work closely with parents to ensure that these pupils attend school on every possible day.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
74 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
556 pupils on roll, with places for 575
Schools near Sparken Hill Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Worksop Priory Church of England Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| St Anne's CofE Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Sir Edmund Hillary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 60% met the expected standard |
| Redlands Primary and Nursery School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- SPARKEN HILL ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Richard Lilley
- Phone
- 01909534060
- Address
- Sparken Hill, Worksop, S80 1AW
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- URN
- 141541
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.