Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham, NG3 2LE · Nottingham · primary school
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11th 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 — 9.2/10 against 1,864 of them, against 8.2/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 14.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football, basketball, hockey, tag-rugby, rounders, kwik-cricket, tennis, badminton, dance and gymnastics.
Getting in
The published school roll is 452 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 support is available for children who need extra help with reading?
What Ofsted said about Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School
Overview
Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a school where pupils are “happy and flourishing” within a “highly inclusive environment” that promotes respect and high expectations. Leaders and trust members continue to drive improvements, ensuring every pupil achieves their full potential.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “meticulously designed” with progressive knowledge building, and teachers know “exactly what they need to teach.”
- Early years provision is engaging, with children showing “sustained interest” and being “ready for their next stage.”
- Phonics teaching has improved significantly, with pupils making “strong progression” through the curriculum.
- Attendance is showing “clear signs of improvement” due to meticulous data analysis and barrier removal.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “quickly identified” and supported by an “exceptional” woodland provision.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not always check that pupils have a “secure understanding” before moving on, meaning some learning does not build as well as it could. The school should ensure teachers “systematically check pupils’ understanding.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that pupils know they can talk to staff or use a worry box if they have concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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