Haddon Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham, NG4 4GT · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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56th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.7/10 against 3,700 of them, against 7.2/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| 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.
Haddon Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% 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%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend trips to St Michaels at Hathersage, PGL at Caythorpe, Castleton YHA, The Space Centre Leicester, Perlethorpe, Sherwood Forest, Southwell Minster, and Theatre Royal. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 217 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
What specific support is provided for pupils aiming for the higher standard? How are the various trips integrated into the curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Haddon Primary and Nursery School
Overview
Haddon Primary and Nursery School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a “welcoming and inclusive environment” where pupils are “proud and happy” and demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning. Staff maintain strong relationships with pupils, who feel safe and supported within a culture underpinned by the school’s ‘DREAM’ values.
Strengths
- The school delivers an “ambitious curriculum” with clearly identified knowledge, helping pupils produce “high-quality outcomes” and develop a broad understanding of the wider world.
- Reading is highly prioritised, with staff teaching phonics “consistently well” and using frequent checks to support those needing additional help, fostering a “love of reading from an early age.”
- Children in the early years receive a “strong start,” benefiting from a “purposeful environment” and skilled staff who effectively model language to develop vocabulary.
- Staff possess “strong subject and pedagogical knowledge,” designing well-structured lessons that support all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- The personal development programme is “extensive,” ensuring pupils learn how to keep themselves safe and appreciate diverse cultures through visits and clubs.
Areas to improve
- In some wider curriculum subjects, the school has not planned carefully enough how disciplinary knowledge should be taught, making it difficult for pupils to make connections to wider concepts. The school should “develop the curriculum further in these subjects” to help pupils build a “sophisticated body of subject knowledge.”
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 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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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