Bulwell St Mary's Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham, NG6 8GQ · Nottingham · primary school
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63rd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.3/10 against 1,571 of them, against 2.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| 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.
Bulwell St Mary's Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% 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%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 221 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
Since the higher standard attainment is 0.0%, what specific interventions are in place to support pupils aiming for that level? How does the nursery phase transition into the primary curriculum for new starters?
What Ofsted said about Bulwell St Mary's Primary and Nursery School
Overview
Bulwell St Mary’s Primary and Nursery School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a “friendly and helpful school” where pupils enjoy learning and feel safe, supported by staff with “high expectations of behaviour and for pupils’ learning.”
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate a strong understanding of the school’s Christian ethos and “take care” values, with “take care leaders” rewarding positive behaviour.
- The curriculum is “well thought out and carefully designed” in many subjects, particularly reading and mathematics, where pupils are achieving highly.
- Staff effectively help pupils “recall prior knowledge and connect it to what they are learning now,” using clear modelling and precise vocabulary.
- The school promotes personal development well, with pupils knowledgeable about diversity, discrimination, and healthy relationships.
- Attendance systems are making a “positive impact,” and most staff feel “valued and supported by leaders.”
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure staff have the necessary skills to teach the writing curriculum consistently, as pupils “do not always write with the necessary fluency.”
- The school should ensure staff have the expertise to support all pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), as some currently struggle to access a “suitably ambitious curriculum.”
Safeguarding
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 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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