Burton Joyce Primary School
Nottingham, NG14 5EB · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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178th 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 3,317 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8/10 among them, against 2.2/10 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 | 51.0 · 21 | 40% | 0.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Burton Joyce Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 51.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8 out of 10 among them, against 2.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Spanish Club, French Lessons, Band lessons, and Drum Lessons, with an after-school club also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 315 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 does a typical day look like for a child joining the after-school club? How does the curriculum prepare pupils for the transition to secondary school?
What Ofsted said about Burton Joyce Primary School
Overview
Burton Joyce Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a school where “pupils thrive and are happy,” exhibiting “exemplary” behaviour and a strong commitment to the school’s core values. Leaders and staff are praised for their dedication to providing a high-quality education and supporting pupil well-being.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exemplary” behaviour, with lessons described as “calm” and pupils concentrating well on their learning.
- The curriculum is “ambitious and relevant,” with staff possessing “good subject knowledge” that helps them deliver it effectively.
- There is a “relentless focus on reading,” resulting in pupils becoming “confident, fluent readers who appreciate books.”
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is clear and effective, allowing them to “access the full curriculum and be successful.”
- Children in the early years get off to a “very positive start,” with staff prioritising personal, social and emotional development through well-designed activities.
Areas to improve
- Learning activities are “sometimes not designed effectively enough,” preventing all pupils from deepening their knowledge and understanding as well as they might.
- Pupils lack a “secure understanding of cultural diversity in modern Britain,” meaning they are “not prepared well enough for life in modern Britain.”
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 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 51% |
| 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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