Best primary schools in Kirkby-in-Ashfield (2026)
Kirkby-in-Ashfield has 6 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Kingsway Primary School, in the top 21% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 63%, against 62% for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 21% in England |
Kingsway Primary School Kirkby-in-Ashfield |
76% | 76% | 5% | Good | |
2 Top 30% in England |
The West Park Academy Kirkby-in-Ashfield |
72% | 68% | 0% | Good | |
3 Top 50% in England |
Greenwood Primary and Nursery School Kirkby-in-Ashfield |
64% | 73% | 8% | Not judged | |
4 Bottom 45% in England |
Morven Park Primary and Nursery School Kirkby-in-Ashfield |
62% | 59% | 7% | No rating | |
5 Bottom 12% in England |
Abbey Hill Primary & Nursery Kirkby-in-Ashfield |
48% | 48% | 0% | Good | |
6 Bottom 10% in England |
Orchard Primary School and Nursery Kirkby-in-Ashfield |
45% | 56% | 2% | Report card |
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What is the best primary school in Kirkby-in-Ashfield?
On exam results over the last three years, Kingsway Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, in the top 21% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.