Colston Bassett School Limited
URN: 135366 • Nottingham NG12 3FD
Overview
- Name
- Colston Bassett School Limited
- URN
- 135366
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Caroline Newcombe (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 0194981118
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- School Lane, Nottingham NG12 3FD
Summary
Colston Bassett School Limited is a small independent primary school located in the village of Colston Bassett, Nottinghamshire. Catering to a mixed-gender cohort of 25 pupils, the school offers a bespoke and holistic approach to education, with a strong emphasis on individual attention due to its small class sizes and high teacher-to-pupil ratio. The school aims to foster a love of learning and equip students with essential life skills through a stimulating curriculum.
The school has a proven track record of academic success, boasting a 100% pass rate for pupils taking the 11+ examinations, with all Year 6 leavers gaining entry into their preferred secondary schools. Parents have noted the positive impact of the school's nurturing environment on their children's development, particularly for those with specific learning needs.
Colston Bassett School also prioritises physical activity and outdoor play, providing a supportive community where children can thrive socially and academically. The school’s commitment to maintaining a welcoming atmosphere, even during challenging times, has been highlighted by parents as a key strength of the institution.
The school has a proven track record of academic success, boasting a 100% pass rate for pupils taking the 11+ examinations, with all Year 6 leavers gaining entry into their preferred secondary schools. Parents have noted the positive impact of the school's nurturing environment on their children's development, particularly for those with specific learning needs.
Colston Bassett School also prioritises physical activity and outdoor play, providing a supportive community where children can thrive socially and academically. The school’s commitment to maintaining a welcoming atmosphere, even during challenging times, has been highlighted by parents as a key strength of the institution.
Useful links
- 89 design (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Stone Soup Academy (72.7)
- Rosehill School (64.7)
- Nethergate Academy (63.6)
- Oak Field School (62.5)
- Carlton Digby School (59.5)
Key details
- LA
- Nottinghamshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 72
- Pupils
- 25
- Boys
- 13
- Girls
- 12
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2007-08-06
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-12-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 25 | 13 | 12 | 72 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 25 | 13 | 12 | 72 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 22 | 12 | 10 | 72 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 22 | 12 | 10 | 72 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 24 | 11 | 13 | 72 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 22 | 12 | 10 | 72 | 0.00 |
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