Leen Mills Primary School
Nottingham, NG15 8BZ · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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168th 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 3,110 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1/10 among them, against 2.6/10 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 | 49.0 · 17 | 40% | 0.69 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Leen Mills Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 49.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1 out of 10 among them, against 2.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Sports Ambassadors, Take Five Ambassadors, and Music Tuition, and visit The Deep Aquarium. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 342 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities do the Sports Ambassadors lead during the school day? How does the curriculum prepare children for the transition to secondary school?
What Ofsted said about Leen Mills Primary School
Overview
Leen Mills Primary School is described as a "joyful and welcoming place" where pupils feel included and safe. The report highlights a strong sense of community, with leaders demonstrating "high aspirations for all pupils" and maintaining an "overall feeling of care, trust and respect."
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate the school’s values of being "curious, creative and confident," showing positive behaviour and respect for one another.
- The curriculum is well-sequenced, ensuring that "new learning builds on what pupils already know," helping them remember more over time.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "well catered for," with clear systems to support their access to the same curriculum as peers.
- Early years provision is strong, with a "consistent approach to the teaching of phonics" and high-quality teacher interactions.
- Leaders are "ambitious and hardworking," providing effective staff training and ensuring governors offer a balance of challenge and support.
Areas to improve
- Assessment procedures are not fully consistent across all subjects, and teachers’ expectations of work in some lessons are not always high enough to meet ambitious learning outcomes.
- Pupils lack a "fully developed and broad understanding of other faiths, religions and cultures," requiring further development in this part of the curriculum.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and leaders acting quickly to address concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 49% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 49% |
| 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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