Sir John Sherbrooke Junior School
Nottingham, NG14 6JZ · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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172nd 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 — 2.4/10 against 1,900 of them, against 2.4/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sir John Sherbrooke Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. 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 (2.4 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025.
Getting in
The published school roll is 184 pupils against a stated capacity of 198. 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 working towards the expected standard in literacy and numeracy? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school engage parents in their child’s learning journey?
What Ofsted said about Sir John Sherbrooke Junior School
Overview
Sir John Sherbrooke Junior School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report highlights a positive school culture where pupils are welcoming, polite, and respectful, living out the school’s ‘Take Care’ values daily. Leaders have successfully prioritised improving the quality of education and behaviour, resulting in a positive impact on pupil learning and a supportive staff environment.
Strengths
- Pupils are happy, safe, and take pride in their work, benefiting from high expectations and well-established routines.
- The curriculum is broad, balanced, and suitably ambitious, with teachers demonstrating strong subject knowledge.
- Effective systems identify and support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they access the same curriculum as peers.
- Staff morale is positive, with a genuine team spirit and appreciation for the significant improvements made over the last year.
- Pupils develop a mature understanding of healthy relationships, risk, and respect, preparing them well to be active citizens.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure all planned subject curriculums are consistently implemented and fully embedded so all pupils achieve the intended depth and continuity of learning.
- The school needs to improve its communication with parents, enabling them to better understand and support the school’s higher expectations for learning and behaviour.
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 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 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
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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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