Hempshill Hall Primary School
Nottingham, NG6 7AT · Nottingham · primary school
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24th 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 — 6.7/10 against 2,311 of them, against 5.5/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 62% | 3.32 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 38% | 2.19 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hempshill Hall Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 8.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 400 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 curriculum support pupils aiming for the higher standard in core subjects? What wraparound care options are available for families needing support before or after school hours?
What Ofsted said about Hempshill Hall Primary School
Overview
Pupils ‘flourish’ at this welcoming school, enjoying an atmosphere of ‘happiness, harmony and success’. The report states that relationships are based on trust, pupils behave well, and they achieve well within a ‘broad and ambitious curriculum’. Leaders and governors are effective, and staff feel valued, contributing to a positive culture where pupils are ‘confident, curious and independent learners’.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a ‘broad and ambitious curriculum’ with a clear sequence of learning in most subjects.
- Reading is ‘at the heart of the curriculum’, with a ‘well-planned phonics curriculum’ and effective support for those needing extra help.
- Processes to identify and support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are ‘effective’, ensuring they ‘thrive and achieve well’.
- Pupils demonstrate ‘resilience and determination’, showing ‘lovely manners’ and a strong sense of responsibility.
- Governors ‘understand their roles and carry them out well’, and staff appreciate the consideration given to their workload.
Areas to improve
- In a ‘small minority of subjects’, the school has not precisely identified key knowledge or the best delivery methods, meaning some pupils do not retain information securely.
- Checks on pupil knowledge are ‘not consistent in some subjects’, occasionally failing to identify gaps or misconceptions swiftly.
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 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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