Netherfield Primary School
Nottingham, NG4 2LR · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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170th 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 — 3.0/10 against 1,602 of them, against 2.6/10 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 | 51.0 · 21 | 40% | 0.84 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.89 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Netherfield Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 51.0% 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%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022.
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 466 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
With the roll exceeding capacity by 46, how does the school manage class sizes for new entrants? Since the last inspection was in 2022, what specific improvements have been made to raise attainment to the national median? How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Netherfield Primary School
Overview
Netherfield Primary School is described as a happy and inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and valued. Leaders promote high expectations and well-being, fostering positive relationships and a calm, orderly atmosphere. The school is judged to be ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, including the quality of education, behaviour, and leadership.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit ‘positive attitudes towards their work’ and respect for others, with bullying being ‘rare’.
- Mathematics and reading are identified as strengths, with staff acting ‘swiftly to correct misconceptions’.
- The provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a ‘strength’, described as ‘highly inclusive’.
- Staff are committed and work as a team, adapting resources to enable all pupils to access the full curriculum.
- Governors ‘support and challenge leaders effectively’, while staff report being ‘proud to work at Netherfield School’.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure all pupils get the opportunity to ‘make connections between the things they have learned, and to explain them’.
- Leaders must refine the curriculum so it is ‘clear exactly what pupils should know, and by when, in all subjects’.
- Leaders should ensure all staff clearly understand the sequence of knowledge in subjects where it is currently not precise.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with knowledgeable leaders, well-maintained records, and staff who act swiftly on concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 51% |
| 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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