Old Basford School
Nottingham, NG6 0GF · Nottingham · primary school
45th of 74 primary schools in Nottingham we can score, 75 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 — 3.8/10 against 2,395 of them, against 3.3/10 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% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Get to know the school
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%. Only 4.0% reached the higher standard. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom. Pupils can join OPAL Play, Choir, or the Kit Car Club. Trips include a residential to Walesby Forest, PGL Dearne Valley, and camping on the school field. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in. The school has 468 pupils in a building with 420 places, meaning it is over capacity by 48. This means places are competitive.
Worth asking on a visit. How does the school manage the daily routine with 48 more pupils than its stated capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? How are the residential trips organised for families with limited travel options?
Written by AI from this school's published results, inspection record and its own website — not by Ofsted, the school, or SchoolsGPT staff. Every figure above comes from the sources on this page. Check anything that matters with the school.
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