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Berridge Primary and Nursery School

Nottingham, NG7 5LE · Nottingham · primary school

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Ofsted: Good · 2024 Inspected 1 year ago Mixed Primary
4.6/10 Broadly average

39th of 73 primary schools in Nottingham we can score, 74 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 — 5.1/10 against 2,289 of them, against 4.3/10 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
MeasurePercentileWeightAdds
Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 69.0 · 63 40% 2.51
Ofsted 52 35% 1.82
Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 0.0 · 10 25% 0.26

Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.

Berridge Primary and Nursery School overview

How it's doing

In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.3 out of 10 against all schools).

Getting in

The published school roll is 624 pupils against a stated capacity of 730. 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 have not yet reached the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in the nursery phase? How does the school plan to raise attainment in the higher standard areas?

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What Ofsted said about Berridge Primary and Nursery School

Inspection report dated 27 November 2024

Overview

Berridge Primary and Nursery School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. The school fosters a culture of mutual respect, where pupils are exceptionally polite and demonstrate high levels of self-motivation. Leaders have reviewed the curriculum to ensure clear sequencing of knowledge, particularly in subjects like art and mathematics.

Strengths

  • Pupils develop ‘very positive attitudes to learning’ and show sensitivity towards the diverse faiths and cultures represented in the school.
  • There is a strong focus on securing basics, with staff well trained in phonics; most pupils become ‘confident readers’ and independent writers.
  • The early years provision is thorough, with staff having ‘meticulous knowledge’ of children’s next steps and supporting communication and numeracy through play.
  • Strategies to improve attendance are having a ‘positive impact’, reducing time lost due to extended family leave.
  • Governors provide appropriate challenge and support, and the majority of parents and carers ‘praise the school highly’.

Areas to improve

  • Learning is not always adapted well enough for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), meaning they do not always learn as well as they should.
  • A small minority of staff feel their views are not considered carefully enough during changes, affecting morale; the school must ensure all staff understand their role in further development.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

This is an AI-assisted summary of the official Ofsted report, not a statement written by Ofsted. Check the full official report before making a decision.
Expected standard
69%
2024/25
Higher standard
0%
2024/25
Demand
×0.92
1st prefs per place, 2026/27
Free school meals
32%
vs 25% across England

Results over time

Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.

59% 2022/23
50% 2023/24
69% 2024/25
64% England
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) for Berridge Primary and Nursery School
YearExpected standard (reading, writing, maths)
2022/2359%
2023/2450%
2024/2569%
England64%

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

Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.

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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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