Crossdale Primary School
Nottingham, NG12 5HP · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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82nd 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 2,118 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7/10 among them, against 6.0/10 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 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Crossdale Primary School 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%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7 out of 10 among them, against 6.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join music clubs for piano, keyboard, guitar, ukulele, violin, drums, clarinet, and saxophone, as well as sports including football, gymnastics, swimming, athletics, and ball sports. Year 6 students visit Beaumanor for a World War 2 experience, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 196 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 core subjects? What specific support is available for children joining the after-school club? How does the curriculum prepare Year 6 pupils for the transition to secondary school?
What Ofsted said about Crossdale Primary School
Overview
Crossdale Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils are described as happy and engaged, benefiting from an ambitious curriculum and high expectations for their learning. The school fosters a positive culture where pupils feel safe, valued, and proud of their achievements.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘happy’ and ‘enjoy their school’, with strong relationships and a sense of belonging.
- There is an ‘ambitious curriculum’ with clearly identified knowledge, helping pupils make connections between subjects.
- Teachers possess ‘strong subject and pedagogical knowledge’, delivering well-constructed lessons.
- Early reading is prioritised effectively, resulting in pupils who are ‘confident and fluent’ in their reading skills.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified quickly and ‘achieve well’ through adapted learning.
Areas to improve
- In some wider curriculum subjects, pupils’ learning is not accurately checked, meaning ‘misconceptions are not always addressed’.
- The school should ensure that pupils’ learning is checked effectively so that future learning can be adapted to meet their needs successfully.
Safeguarding
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 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 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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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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