Brocklewood Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham, NG8 3AL · Nottingham · primary school
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51st 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 — 3.9/10 against 994 of them, against 2.9/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| 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.
Brocklewood Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 401 pupils against a stated capacity of 600. 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 interventions are in place for the 3.0% who reached the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Brocklewood Primary and Nursery School
Overview
Brocklewood Primary and Nursery School continues to be a good school, where pupils feel safe, happy, and well-supported. The report highlights an ambitious curriculum, strong staff collaboration, and effective leadership that ensures high expectations for behaviour and learning.
Strengths
- Pupils are taught to be “tolerant and respectful of others,” with bullying being rare and dealt with effectively.
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and “broad and balanced,” with teachers skilfully checking understanding and ensuring new ideas build on previous learning.
- Early reading and phonics are prioritised, with a new scheme being “well implemented” and staff receiving effective training.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities achieve well, receiving adapted activities and effective extra support to catch up.
- Staff form a “strong team” with well-managed workloads, frequently learning from each other through shared expertise.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure pupils at early stages of learning to read receive effective help to decode unfamiliar words and become fluent readers.
- In mathematics, leaders should ensure teachers provide “challenge” activities that are precise and deepen pupils’ mathematical thinking, as some currently lack precision.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with well-trained staff who notice when pupils are unhappy and pass on concerns quickly, supported by trusted adults and emotional support resources.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 31% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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