Bottesford Church of England Primary School
Nottingham, NG13 0BS · Leicestershire · primary school
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59th of 215 primary schools in Leicestershire we can score, 231 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 — 6.5/10 against 3,328 of them, against 6.0/10 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bottesford Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 3.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Irish Dancing Club, Jan's Bootcamp, or the Running Club, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 199 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Bottesford Church of England Primary School
Overview
Bottesford Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "happy and caring place to learn" where "mutual respect permeates the school." Pupils feel safe, are enthusiastic about their learning, and appreciate the wide range of opportunities to develop their talents. The school fosters a positive culture where staff are mindful of workload and well-being, and pupils are well-prepared for life in modern Britain.
Strengths
- Pupils "love to read," benefiting from a well-stocked library, high-quality texts, and effective phonics teaching that ensures they become fluent readers.
- The mathematics curriculum builds knowledge securely, with teachers using regular checks to quickly spot errors, resulting in most pupils achieving well.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "tailored and kept under constant review," enabling them to access the full curriculum.
- Children in the early years make a "strong start," settling in well and learning appropriate routines in supportive indoor and outdoor environments.
- The school has been successful in improving attendance, including for disadvantaged pupils, and promotes a culture where pupils are "advocates for the school’s ‘Respect’ values."
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure that recently refined curriculums for some subjects are "consistently and securely embedded" to allow pupils to know and remember more.
- The school must ensure it "monitors and evaluates the delivery of all subjects" precisely, as recent staffing changes have meant some staff do not receive the necessary support to teach consistently well.
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 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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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