Cotgrave Church of England Primary School
Nottingham, NG12 3HS · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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160th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 5.5/10 against 3,831 of them, against 5.5/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.21 |
| 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.
Cotgrave Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.5 out of 10 either way). Ofsted inspected the school in December 2025 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 107 pupils against a stated capacity of 113. 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 working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific areas did the recent Ofsted inspection highlight for development?
What Ofsted said about Cotgrave Church of England Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school with a "nurturing, family ethos" where staff know pupils well and foster strong relationships. While leaders have made "swift" improvements to inclusion and curriculum design since joining the trust, teaching effectiveness and pupil achievement remain inconsistent. The inspection highlights that while the early years are successful, broader curriculum delivery and attendance for disadvantaged pupils require further attention.
Strengths
- The early years provision is effective, with staff prioritising phonics and developing children’s spoken language through "high-quality interactions".
- Inclusion processes have been transformed, ensuring staff quickly identify barriers and work with external professionals to support pupils with special educational needs.
- Pupils behave well in a "calm and nurturing atmosphere," with bullying being rare and staff responding swiftly to concerns.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils engaging in diverse activities, learning about British values, and contributing to the community through roles like school councillors.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the new phonics programme is effectively embedded beyond the early years to help pupils become fluent readers more quickly.
- Teaching across the curriculum needs to be consistently effective, with teachers better addressing misconceptions and adapting lessons to individual pupil needs.
- Strategies to improve the attendance of disadvantaged pupils must have a sustained impact, as progress has so far been "short-lived".
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed to ensure pupils feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 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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