Radford Primary School Academy
Nottingham, NG7 3FL · Nottingham · primary school
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15th of 73 primary schools in Nottingham we can score, 74 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 — 8.2/10 against 1,448 of them, against 6.9/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Radford Primary School Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a School Council, a breakfast club, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 207 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 not yet meeting expected standards in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the School Council involve pupils in decision-making?
What Ofsted said about Radford Primary School Academy
Overview
Radford Primary School Academy continues to be a good school, described as a special place where pupils receive a warm welcome and feel safe. The report highlights an ambitious, knowledge-rich curriculum that promotes character development and ensures every pupil benefits, including those with complex needs. Leaders and staff are highly ambitious, taking their responsibility to the community seriously while fostering a supportive environment.
Strengths
- Pupils are curious, value each other, and embrace the principle to ‘show respect for everyone and everything’.
- The curriculum is ambitious for every child, with subject leaders setting clear goals and ensuring pupils build knowledge step by step.
- Personal development is a strength, with pupils gaining confidence through community projects and learning to ‘give back’.
- Staff provide high-quality support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, working well with external agencies.
- Early years staff have warm relationships with children, providing skilled support for language and communication skills.
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not always set written tasks focused on important subject knowledge in foundation subjects, such as history.
- Leaders should ensure tasks allow practice of core knowledge so pupils’ understanding develops effectively.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders possessing expert knowledge and ensuring staff receive high-quality training to help pupils keep themselves and others safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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
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