Middleton Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham, NG8 1FG · Nottingham · primary school
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48th 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 the 4,206 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7/10 among them, against 3.1/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Middleton Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7 out of 10 among them, against 3.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join arts & crafts, dancing, yoga, choir, football, and running clubs, with an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 668 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 who have not reached the expected standard? How does the curriculum balance the named clubs with core academic time?
What Ofsted said about Middleton Primary and Nursery School
Overview
Middleton Primary and Nursery School continues to be a good school, where the values of honesty, kindness, and respect are "truly lived out." Pupils feel safe, behave well, and "relish their learning," benefiting from an ambitious curriculum and highly effective early years provision.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and "rich and relevant," with a strong focus on pupils’ broader development, equality, and civic responsibilities.
- Teachers "expertly use questions to probe pupils’ understanding" and support the acquisition of technical language, fostering discussion and debate.
- Phonics teaching is "well planned and sequenced," with tailored support ensuring many pupils learn to read with "accuracy and confidence."
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is effective, with "skilled special educational needs coordinators" providing focused support and specialist learning opportunities.
- Early years provision is "highly effective," featuring well-planned activities where children show "sustained concentration" and are well prepared for key stage 1.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must identify the key knowledge pupils need to learn across all subjects, as this is not currently the case in all areas.
- Teachers must ensure pupils’ prior learning is built on appropriately and accurately pinpoint the precise knowledge pupils should remember long term to enhance the impact of retrieval strategies.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with well-trained staff who receive regular updates and know how to report concerns quickly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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