Burntstump Seely CofE Primary Academy
Nottingham, NG5 8PQ · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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135th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.7/10 against 2,240 of them, against 3.9/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| 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.
Burntstump Seely CofE Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% 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 January 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 69 pupils against a stated capacity of 120. 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 not yet meeting the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading or maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap between expected and higher standards?
What Ofsted said about Burntstump Seely CofE Primary Academy
Overview
The inspection confirms that Burntstump Seely C of E Primary Academy has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The school provides a “calm and orderly” environment where pupils are “polite and respectful,” and most achieve well within a “broad and ambitious curriculum.”
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy learning in a “nurturing and caring” atmosphere, supported by staff who are “supportive” and use praise effectively.
- The curriculum is well-designed with clear “key knowledge, skills and vocabulary,” allowing most pupils to “progress through the curriculum well.”
- Reading is prioritised with “well trained” staff delivering phonics, and writing is improving through focused early-years foundations and vocabulary development.
- Mathematical fluency is developed through regular opportunities, helping pupils apply knowledge “confidently to a range of situations.”
- The school is “well-led and managed,” with staff feeling “well supported with their workload and well-being.”
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure staff have the skills to “check pupils’ understanding” effectively, as current methods sometimes fail to identify “misconceptions and gaps in learning.”
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 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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