Brinsley Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham, NG16 5AZ · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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150th 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 3,300 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.8/10 among them, against 3.3/10 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
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| 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.
Brinsley Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% 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% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.8 out of 10 among them, against 3.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Booster Classes, School Council, Wellbeing Club, and Eco Club. Sports include AT Coaching Football, while arts and music offer Guitar Lessons, Piano Lessons, and Rocksteady. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 190 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 who have not yet reached the expected standard in maths? What specific activities does the Wellbeing Club offer to support pupil engagement? How does the school plan to maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Brinsley Primary and Nursery School
Overview
Brinsley Primary and Nursery School is rated ‘Good’ for overall effectiveness and all other inspection categories. The report describes a school with a ‘warm, caring ethos’ where pupils feel ‘happy and safe’ and demonstrate ‘positive attitudes towards learning’. Leaders have established a methodical curriculum in most subjects, supported by staff with ‘good subject knowledge’.
Strengths
- The curriculum is planned ‘step by step’ in nearly all subjects, ensuring clarity on what pupils need to know.
- Reading is taught well, with a ‘consistent approach to the teaching of phonics’ and immediate support for those falling behind.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are ‘very well supported’ with high-quality support plans.
- Early years provision is strong, with staff prioritising communication skills through ‘imaginative play’.
- Staff and governors are effective, with leaders intervening early to improve attendance and reduce absence.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure important knowledge is ‘set out sequentially in all subjects’, particularly in foundation subjects where planning is less precise.
- Teachers must help pupils ‘make connections between current learning and previous learning’ to deepen understanding across the curriculum.
- Reducing the rate of persistent absence for disadvantaged pupils remains a priority for the school.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with staff understanding their roles, reporting concerns promptly, and keeping detailed records.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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