Claremont Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham, NG5 1BH · Nottingham · primary school
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35th 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 — 5.2/10 against 2,013 of them, against 4.4/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Claremont Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 382 pupils against a stated capacity of 460. 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 national median in core subjects? What specific activities are available during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Claremont Primary and Nursery School
Overview
Claremont Primary and Nursery School is described as a place where “pupils come first,” fostering a “nurturing ethos” that ensures children feel safe and happy. The inspection confirms that the school maintains high standards across all key areas, with leaders demonstrating determination to improve the quality of education through significant curriculum changes.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit excellent behaviour in a “calm and orderly” environment where bullying is “very rare.”
- Leaders prioritise reading, ensuring pupils “learn to read and love to read” through structured phonics and diverse texts.
- Teachers possess “strong subject knowledge” and effectively check pupil understanding to support improvement.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, as well as those speaking English as an additional language, is effective and inclusive.
- Staff well-being is valued, with leaders carefully considering workload before implementing changes.
Areas to improve
- Some subject leaders need to improve their evaluation of the curriculum to ensure it is delivered in line with school expectations and effectively extends pupils’ knowledge.
- Leaders must work with families to reinforce attendance expectations, as the number of pupils who are “regularly absent” is currently too high, causing them to miss vital learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” with staff well-trained to recognise risks and clear systems in place for reporting concerns and working with external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 49% |
| 2023/24 | 46% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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