Bramcote CofE Primary School
Nottingham, NG9 3HE · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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145th 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 the 4,123 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.0/10 among them, against 3.6/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 41% | 2.13 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 33% | 1.73 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 26% | 0.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bramcote CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.0 out of 10 among them, against 3.6 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 199 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in the context of the similar-intake comparison? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Bramcote CofE Primary School
Overview
Bramcote Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils thrive in a positive atmosphere. Leaders are actively revising the curriculum, though this work is not yet complete in all subjects due to the impact of the pandemic. The school maintains effective safeguarding arrangements and strong community links.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy coming to school, respect each other, and uphold the school’s values through good behaviour and a "can-do attitude".
- The mathematics curriculum is "well thought through" with a logical order, allowing pupils to deepen their learning and achieve well.
- Early years provision is strong, with a focus on speech, language, and communication, helping children grow in confidence.
- Staff have high expectations, deal with disruptions swiftly, and support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities effectively.
- Leaders promote staff well-being and manage workload, while governors provide "appropriate challenge and support".
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in subjects such as geography and design and technology is not yet sufficiently well planned or sequenced to build knowledge over time.
- A small minority of pupils have fallen behind in reading; their books do not always match their phonics knowledge, and support is not helping them catch up quickly enough.
- Communication with parents is sometimes not as effective as it could be, with some feeling they are not kept informed enough about their children’s learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained to spot risks and leaders acting quickly to improve minor procedures.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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