Abbey Gates Primary School
Nottingham, NG15 9BN · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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15th of 229 primary schools in Nottinghamshire we can score, 286 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.1/10 against 2,448 of them, against 9.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 90.0 · 98 | 40% | 3.90 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Abbey Gates Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 90.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 17.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 238 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard? How does the school maintain its Good rating while managing an intake above its designated places?
What Ofsted said about Abbey Gates Primary School
Overview
Abbey Gates Primary School is described as a "caring and inclusive school" where pupils "enjoy learning" and feel safe. The inspection judged the school’s overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and early years provision as 'Good'.
Strengths
- The school has designed an "ambitious curriculum" with clear progression, supported by teachers with "good subject knowledge".
- Pupils are "polite and well-mannered", with positive relationships and well-organised playtimes that develop social skills.
- Reading is a priority; staff deliver daily phonics well, and pupils "enjoy reading" and can discuss books "confidently".
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "well supported" with regular interventions to address learning gaps.
- The school’s ethos helps pupils manage their emotions, and they have an "excellent understanding of fundamental British values".
Areas to improve
- Some teachers do not always use chosen teaching methods, activities, or resources effectively, meaning some pupils "do not learn as well as they could".
- Teachers do not always adapt the curriculum well for some pupils with SEND, hindering their learning potential.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 90% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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