Worthington School
Main Street, Worthington, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, LE65 1RQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Worthington School is a primary school in Ashby-de-la-Zouch for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 324 schools in Leicestershire. It ranks 85th of 211 primary schools in Leicestershire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 April 2024, report published 23 May 2024
- 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 17 April 2024
Pupils express genuine joy and gratitude to attend Worthington School. They say that teachers are wonderful and that they make learning fun. Parents, particularly parents of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), appreciate the individualised support and expert care that their children receive. They describe the school as 'an amazingly inclusive school where children progress really well across all areas of the curriculum'. Pupils benefit from a glorious, well-resourced outdoor space. At social times they can play music and enjoy many activities. The pupil sport ambassadors work hard to encourage their peers to try out new games. Pupils play harmoniously. They say they 'really appreciate the privileges that the outdoor space provides'. The expectations of pupils from all staff are extremely high. Pupils work hard and achievement has improved. Pupils, including children in the early years, conduct themselves in an exemplary manner. They are not fearful of bullying. They trust that any of their concerns will be swiftly resolved. The school has a warm and caring culture. Pupils feel safe. Relationships between staff and pupils are respectful. The school is aptly described as a 'school family'.
What the school should improve
- In spite of the help that some pupils receive, some do not learn to read quickly enough. This is a significant barrier to their learning. The school must ensure that the pupils who struggle to read catch-up quickly with their peers and become confident and accurate readers.
- The school works hard to ensure that pupils attend school. Even so, pupils' absence is too high. Some vulnerable pupils are persistently absent. Some pupils are regularly late. As a result, pupils miss valuable lessons, including phonics. Consequently, they develop gaps in their learning. The school must continue the work to ensure that pupils' absence decreases, and more pupils arrive to school on time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
8 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
52 pupils on roll, with places for 84
Schools near Worthington School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newbold Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Griffydam Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| St Hardulph's Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Thringstone Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 42% met the expected standard |
| Viscount Beaumont's Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 36% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Natasha Clark
- Phone
- 01530222319
- Address
- Main Street, Worthington, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, LE65 1RQ
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- URN
- 119954
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.