Blessed Robert Widmerpool Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham, NG11 9BH · Nottingham · primary school
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5th 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 — 8.5/10 against 3,260 of them, against 7.8/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 41% | 3.17 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 34% | 3.25 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 26% | 1.97 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Blessed Robert Widmerpool Catholic Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in May 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 253 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 nursery phase transition into the primary curriculum for children starting in September? What support structures are in place to maintain the high standards seen in the 2024/25 results?
What Ofsted said about Blessed Robert Widmerpool Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Overview
This is a “highly inclusive school” where “everyone is valued and nurtured.” Leaders maintain “high expectations of pupils,” resulting in an environment where students “achieve exceptionally well” and demonstrate “excellent” behaviour and attitudes.
Strengths
- The curriculum is described as “coherent, well-sequenced,” “broad, ambitious and aspirational,” with content underpinned by research into effective learning.
- Reading is a “high priority,” with phonics taught early and tailored support ensuring pupils learn to read with “confidence and increasing comprehension.”
- Pupils develop a “mature grasp of spiritual, moral, social and cultural issues,” supported by a strong religious ethos and liturgy sessions that aid mental well-being.
- Staff provide “high-quality support” for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring “equal opportunities to learn well.”
- Governors are “skilled and effective in holding leaders to account,” sharing a “strong ambition” without complacency.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with “safeguarding children... at the heart of the school’s ethos” and staff receiving “relevant and up-to-date training.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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