Mornington Primary School
Nottingham, NG16 1RF · Nottinghamshire · primary school
Check the area around this school
112nd 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 4,255 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.8/10 among them, against 4.9/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.62 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.60 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mornington Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.8 out of 10 among them, against 4.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join multi-sports, recorders, chess, Lego, book, and board game clubs, or the choir. Sports include football, basketball, volleyball, swimming, athletics, cross country, wheelchair basketball, and squash. Arts and music options cover piano, flute, clarinet, guitar, drumming, and dance.
Getting in
The published school roll is 264 pupils against a stated capacity of 300. 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in the areas highlighted by the similar-intake comparison? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll of 264?
What Ofsted said about Mornington Primary School
Overview
Mornington Primary School is described as a “popular and vibrant school” where pupils are “happy and enjoy school.” Leaders have implemented an “inquiry curriculum” designed to foster inquisitive lifelong learners, with strong emphasis on reading and personal development. The school maintains high standards of behaviour, with pupils being “polite and well behaved” and feeling safe within the community.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes to learning and benefit from a wide range of clubs and activities that promote “personal development, health and well-being.”
- The “inquiry curriculum” captures pupils’ interest and helps them recall knowledge, with meaningful connections between subject areas such as history, music, and art.
- Leaders prioritise reading, stating “Reading is the key to success,” and a new systematic phonics programme has led to “more consistency” and fluent, confident readers.
- Staff are “caring and approachable,” and governors value having a “happy, well-trained workforce” with concern for workload and well-being.
- Children in the early years make a “strong start in early reading and mathematics” and settle quickly into school life.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the curriculum in mathematics and a small number of foundation subjects is “precisely identified and sequenced” so pupils’ knowledge builds sequentially.
- Teachers require clearer guidance to support the “consistent implementation of the curriculum” in these areas, preventing pupils from moving on before grasping previous learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with an “open safeguarding culture” where leaders respond quickly to concerns and provide good pastoral support.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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
Saved schools live on this device only — no account, no tracking. Visit the school's website
Loading full school details…
Similar schools nearby
Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.
Every school within 2.5 miles of NG16 1RF, with results, demand and deadlines — area report →
Have a specific question about admissions, scores or dates?
Ask SchoolsGPT