SchoolScoresKneesall CofE Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Part of DIOCESE OF SOUTHWELL AND NOTTINGHAM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
School Lane, Kneesall, Kneesall, NG22 0AB
01623 861069 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 4 October 2023. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
30 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Nottinghamshire comparisons use the 128 of its 286 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 158 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Nottinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 51st highest of 128 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottinghamshire. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 95% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 84th highest of 128 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottinghamshire. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 97th highest of 128 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottinghamshire. Higher than 24% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 90% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 23 parents who had raised a concern Joint 91st highest of 120 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottinghamshire. Higher than 26% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 83% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 35th highest of 128 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottinghamshire. Higher than 77% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Nottinghamshire figures pool parents at the Nottinghamshire schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
12 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 122762), before it changed to its current form.
58% — 6 points below the Nottinghamshire average, and 4 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Nottinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 58% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 17% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 67% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 67% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Nottinghamshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 16 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 16 |
| Of those, offered a place | 16 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 47 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Nottinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 254th highest of 285 state primary schools in Nottinghamshire. Higher than 10% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.3% | 24.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 256th highest of 285 state primary schools in Nottinghamshire. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 260th highest of 285 state primary schools in Nottinghamshire. Higher than 2% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 11.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 267th highest of 285 state primary schools in Nottinghamshire. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 12.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 56th lowest of 285 state primary schools in Nottinghamshire. Lower than 84% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 285 state primary schools in Nottinghamshire. Lower than 98% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 11.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 285 state primary schools in Nottinghamshire. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 285 state primary schools in Nottinghamshire. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 211th highest of 285 state primary schools in Nottinghamshire. Higher than 33% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.1 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 213th highest of 285 state primary schools in Nottinghamshire. Higher than 40% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.2 | 11.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 77th highest of 262 state primary schools in Nottinghamshire. Higher than 70% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 18.9% | 13.9%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Questions parents ask
What is Kneesall CofE Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Kneesall CofE Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 4 October 2023.
How did Kneesall CofE Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Kneesall CofE Primary Academy?
97% of the 30 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Kneesall CofE Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Kneesall CofE Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 16 families put Kneesall CofE Primary Academy as their first choice for 16 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 16 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 152268.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.