Rosslyn Park Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham, NG8 6DD · Nottingham · primary school
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43rd 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 — 5.7/10 against 269 of them, against 3.7/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rosslyn Park Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Book Club, Mini Police Club, Pottery Club, and Writing Club. Sports options include Football, Gymnastics, Dance, Soft Archery, Dodgeball, Fencing, Tennis, and Handball.
Getting in
The published school roll is 576 pupils against a stated capacity of 690. 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 to bridge the gap between the 53.0% expected standard and the national median of 64%? What specific strategies are used to maintain the higher standard achievement rate of 8.0%? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll of 576?
What Ofsted said about Rosslyn Park Primary and Nursery School
Overview
The report describes a school where ‘every minute counts’ and staff maintain ‘consistently positive relationships’ with pupils. Leaders demonstrate ‘uncompromising’ ambition, creating a culture of self-improvement that has earned an ‘Outstanding’ rating for leadership and management. Overall, the school is judged to be ‘Good’, with effective safeguarding arrangements and a well-planned curriculum that prioritises reading.
Strengths
- Staff know pupils well and take ‘good care’ of them, fostering a respectful and inclusive environment rooted in the school’s seven values.
- The phonics programme is ‘well organised’ and ‘taught consistently well’, with staff receiving regular training and feedback to ensure high-quality teaching.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive ‘expert help’ from skilled staff who tailor support to help them access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Leaders have created a ‘culture of self-improvement’ with clear accountability, ensuring staff are well prepared and supported through a ‘robust training programme’.
- The early years provision is ‘well planned and sequenced’, helping children quickly learn routines and play collaboratively while being ‘happy and well looked after’.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure all pupils understand the seriousness of racist and homophobic behaviour and know how to report such incidents, as some currently go unchallenged.
- Strategies must be implemented to help pupils remember curriculum content in the long term across all subjects, as some currently struggle to recall past learning.
- The early years curriculum needs to be fully sequenced in all areas to clarify precisely what children are expected to know and remember, rather than just what they will do.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 49% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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