Seely Primary School
Nottingham, NG5 3AE · Nottingham · primary school
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45th 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 the 3,352 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9/10 among them, against 3.4/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 1.0 · 21 | 25% | 0.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Seely Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 1.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9 out of 10 among them, against 3.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Wellbeing Club and Forest School, participate in Sherwood Arts Week, and attend an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 523 pupils against a stated capacity of 575. 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 Forest School session involve for Year 1 pupils? How does the after-school club operate on days when the school is closed for termly breaks?
What Ofsted said about Seely Primary School
Overview
Seely Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a happy, confident, and inclusive community where pupils feel safe, valued, and proud of their school. Leaders have maintained high expectations for academic achievement and personal development, ensuring pupils are well prepared for life in modern Britain.
Strengths
- Pupils are described as "happy, confident and proud to be part of an inclusive community" with a deeply embedded ethos of belonging.
- The school delivers a "high-quality curriculum" that is "ambitious for all," with particular strength in early years communication and mathematics.
- Staff deliver phonics with "precision," and the school has invested heavily in library and reading spaces to foster a love of reading.
- Leaders have taken "robust action to improve attendance," closely monitoring absence and working proactively with families.
- Pupils demonstrate a "highly developed understanding of fundamental British values" and actively champion equality and fairness through leadership roles.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure all writing tasks are carefully sequenced, as pupils sometimes attempt tasks before they are ready, limiting accuracy and fluency.
- Teachers must systematically check that all pupils have understood the intended learning to identify and address gaps in knowledge consistently.
Safeguarding
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 | 61% |
| 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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