Gotham Primary School
Nottingham, NG11 0JS · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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215th 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 4,194 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.5/10 among them, against 1.4/10 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 | 48.0 · 16 | 40% | 0.65 |
| Ofsted | 5 | 35% | 0.18 |
| 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.
Gotham Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in June 2026 used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.5 out of 10 among them, against 1.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in rugby and visit the Nottingham Hindu Temple. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 133 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for pupils who are not yet meeting expected standards in reading and writing? How does the school structure the transition between the breakfast club and the start of the school day?
What Ofsted said about Gotham Primary School
Overview
Gotham Primary School is described as a "caring school" where pupils "enjoy coming" and feel safe. While attendance and behaviour meet the expected standard, the report identifies that achievement, curriculum delivery, and leadership rigour currently "need attention," resulting in inconsistent pupil experiences.
Strengths
- Attendance is "generally above national averages," supported by "rigorous" monitoring systems and positive relationships with families.
- Pupils "behave well," demonstrating kindness and respect, with staff building "positive relationships" and handling bullying effectively.
- The personal development programme is "well established," fostering resilience and a deep understanding of "fundamental British values" and diversity.
- The curriculum is "ambitious and well organised," allowing teachers to adapt learning for mixed-age classes and supporting pupils' confidence in subject vocabulary.
- Parents value the "sense of community" and the information provided, particularly regarding support for pupils with special educational needs.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must check with "greater rigour and precision" that improvement strategies are implemented consistently, as current monitoring lacks sufficient detail.
- Teachers need to adapt learning activities more effectively for all pupils, particularly disadvantaged students, to ensure they access learning and achieve well.
- Foundational skills in the early years, specifically phonics, reading, and handwriting, require improvement to ensure children are "ready for their next stage of education."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns being actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| 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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