Priory Junior School
Nottingham, NG4 3LE · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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180th 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 — 1.6/10 against 2,405 of them, against 1.8/10 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 | 39.0 · 8 | 40% | 0.30 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Priory Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 39.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. 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 (1.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 202 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school monitor progress between the 2023 inspection and now?
What Ofsted said about Priory Junior School
Overview
Priory Junior School is described as an "inclusive and happy school" where leaders maintain "high expectations of all pupils." The inspection found that the school provides a "calm and orderly" environment, with pupils demonstrating positive attitudes and benefiting from a well-sequenced curriculum.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and "well sequenced," particularly in reading and mathematics, where pupils develop strong problem-solving skills.
- Pupils are "polite and well mannered," with bullying being "very rare" and staff described as "fair and kind."
- Leaders effectively identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), providing "effective support" for those with complex needs.
- Personal development is prioritised, with pupils gaining a "good understanding of British values" and opportunities to contribute to school life through roles like 'peace reps'.
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," with staff well-trained and leaders acting "quickly to provide support."
Areas to improve
- Assessment in some foundation subjects is "at an early stage" and does not always identify gaps in knowledge, meaning some pupils "do not achieve as well as they could."
- Teachers do not always adapt their teaching to meet the needs of some pupils with SEND or those struggling to access work, hindering their achievement.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that staff are well trained, records are detailed, and leaders work well with external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 49% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 39% |
| 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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