Awsworth Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham, NG16 2QS · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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121st 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.9/10 against 2,806 of them, against 4.4/10 nationally. 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Awsworth Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 8.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend residential trips to Castleton and Culmington Manor, plus a Year 2 sleepover. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 262 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the residential trips? How does the school manage the transition for children moving from nursery to reception?
What Ofsted said about Awsworth Primary and Nursery School
Overview
The report describes a school where the motto ‘striving to achieve our BEST’ is central to its ethos, resulting in ‘impeccable’ behaviour and ‘exemplary’ personal development. Leaders have implemented an ‘ambitious’ curriculum, particularly in reading and mathematics, though inconsistencies remain in some subject areas and early reading instruction.
Strengths
- Pupils’ behaviour is ‘impeccable’, with students described as ‘polite and courteous’ who feel safe and report that bullying is ‘rare’.
- Personal development is ‘exemplary’, with pupils learning to be ‘respectful, resilient and caring’ through inclusive activities and global links.
- The curriculum in mathematics is well-sequenced, enabling pupils to ‘build on their prior knowledge year on year’.
- Staff demonstrate ‘strong’ subject knowledge and use assessment effectively to check pupil retention.
- Early years routines are ‘well established’, allowing children to ‘thrive’ and get off to a ‘great start’.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must refine the knowledge pupils should learn in subjects where it is not yet clearly identified and ensure routine checks that the planned curriculum is being taught.
- Leaders need to address ‘minor inconsistencies’ in the teaching of early reading to ensure all pupils use sounds effectively to read unfamiliar words.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with staff receiving regular training and promptly reporting concerns to secure positive outcomes for children.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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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