Lady Bay Primary School
Nottingham, NG2 5BD · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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14th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.4/10 against 3,755 of them, against 9.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 84.0 · 93 | 40% | 3.72 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 25.0 · 96 | 25% | 2.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lady Bay Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 84.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 25.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.4 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2022.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a School Breakfast Club and Dragons After School Club. Activities include the Lady Bay Tennis Academy, Rugby All Stars, Karate Zone, and Summer Hockey Club. Pupils also participate in VCreate, Little Friends Oosc, and the Sundown trip.
Getting in
The published school roll is 381 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 school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining from other schools? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Lady Bay Primary School
Overview
Lady Bay Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a strong sense of community where pupils are kind and motivated. Leaders have secured improvements in the curriculum and teaching, fostering an environment where staff feel supported and parents speak highly of the school’s progress.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well and are motivated by rewards, understanding the school’s values of respect, collaboration, and curiosity.
- The new phonics programme is comprehensively planned and taught well, helping pupils decode increasingly difficult words.
- Pupils develop a love of reading, engaging with a wide range of authors and texts.
- The early years curriculum systematically builds on children’s knowledge, with positive relationships between adults and children.
- The PSHE curriculum prepares pupils well for life in modern Britain, promoting inclusivity and respect.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure the curriculum across all subjects is fully planned and sequenced, as some are not yet fully developed.
- The curriculum in some subjects must make clear the most important things pupils need to know and remember at each stage.
- Written plans for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) should consistently set out the support put in place to achieve targets.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with procedures consistently understood and applied by staff who know how to escalate concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 84% |
| 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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