Newstead Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham, NG15 0BB · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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111st 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.6/10 against 1,217 of them, against 7.2/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.27 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Newstead Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in July 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lego Club, Book Club, Speedstacks, Craft Club, Stay and Play, Football Club, Futsal, Dodgeball, Gymnastics, Running and Fitness, Dance / Zumba, Basketball, and Cricket. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 96 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 new Ofsted framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Newstead Primary and Nursery School
Overview
Newstead Primary and Nursery School is described as a "happy and nurturing school" where pupils achieve well and behave impressively. While the curriculum is well planned and safeguarding standards are met, the report highlights that attendance rates remain low and outcomes in the Year 4 multiplication tables check are consistently below national figures.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well from their starting points, with outcomes in reading, writing, and mathematics broadly matching national averages.
- The curriculum is "well planned" and "taught well," with particular success in writing, handwriting, and phonics.
- Behaviour is "impressive," with pupils being "Ready, Respectful and Safe" and bullying being rare.
- The early years setting is "well led," providing a "happy and busy environment" where children grow in confidence.
- Staff demonstrate "secure subject knowledge" and provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Areas to improve
- Leaders must secure "sustained improvements in attendance" for all pupils, as current rates are low and have been consistently so for three years.
- Targets for pupils with SEND need to be more specific, as some currently "do not clearly identify the small steps of progress."
- The school should improve outcomes in the Year 4 multiplication check to bring them closer to the national figure.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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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