Burford Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham, NG5 6FX · Nottingham · primary school
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57th 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 — 4.2/10 against 1,726 of them, against 3.4/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 62% | 1.48 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 38% | 1.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Burford Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend a PGL residential trip and can join the after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 226 pupils against a stated capacity of 235. 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 activities are included in the PGL residential trip? How does the after-school club operate on days with early finishes?
What Ofsted said about Burford Primary and Nursery School
Overview
Burford Primary and Nursery School is described as an inclusive environment where “pupils’ well-being is at the core” and staff maintain warm, welcoming relationships. Most key judgement areas are rated Good, with pupils behaving well and achieving broadly, though the early years provision requires improvement.
Strengths
- Staff have “high expectations” and pupils “achieve well” in the main, living out the motto to “attend, aspire, achieve”.
- The curriculum has been recently improved, with “important knowledge... set out clearly” allowing pupils to connect learning over time in subjects like PE.
- Reading is prioritised, with books matched to understanding and a phonics programme helping early readers “identify and blend sounds”.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “promptly identified” and supported well to ensure they are “ready to learn”.
- Personal development is promoted well, with pupils learning to keep themselves safe and understanding “fundamental British values”.
Areas to improve
- Early years work is not always focused on key curriculum knowledge, meaning children are “not as well prepared for Year 1 as they should be”.
- Staff do not always check pupils’ understanding during phonics teaching, leaving some without necessary support to address misconceptions.
- In a minority of foundation subjects, pupils are not given opportunities to “recall and revisit their learning over time”, hindering connections to recent studies.
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 | 40% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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