Horsendale Primary School
Nottingham, NG16 1AP · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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155th 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 4,240 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8/10 among them, against 3.2/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Horsendale Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8 out of 10 among them, against 3.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Year 6 pupils attend a PGL trip. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 205 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 national median in literacy and numeracy? What specific activities are included in the Year 6 PGL trip? How are places allocated when the school is near its 210-place capacity?
What Ofsted said about Horsendale Primary School
Overview
Horsendale Primary School is described as a "caring and welcoming" environment where pupils "enjoy learning" and behave "exceptionally well." The inspection highlights a "broad and highly ambitious curriculum" that supports most pupils in achieving well, with particular praise for the "meticulously planned" early years provision and effective support for those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "excellent attitudes to learning," showing resilience and concentration in lessons.
- Staff deliver phonics lessons "exceptionally well," ensuring pupils become "confident readers" quickly.
- Children in Reception benefit from a curriculum that "precisely matches their needs" in a "language-rich environment."
- The school provides "high-quality opportunities" for pupils to develop interests through clubs and trips.
- Staff support pupils with SEND effectively, adapting teaching so they can "access the curriculum and achieve well."
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not always give pupils opportunities to "apply what they have learned," meaning some do not develop a "deeper understanding" of key concepts.
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 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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