St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
Nottingham, NG5 5RS · Nottingham · primary school
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62nd 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 3,750 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3/10 among them, against 2.1/10 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3 out of 10 among them, against 2.1 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 229 pupils against a stated capacity of 244. 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
With 15 places currently available, how does the school manage waiting lists for specific entry years? How does the curriculum support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment to the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a welcoming environment where leaders maintain high expectations for pupil achievement and conduct. Pupils enjoy learning in calm, orderly classrooms and benefit from positive relationships with staff who are described as kind and caring. The school fosters a strong sense of community through its Catholic values, with pupils actively participating in clubs, trips, and leadership roles such as ‘playground buddies’ and eco-warriors.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well planned and ambitious,” with clear sequencing of key knowledge and skills that helps teachers deliver lessons effectively.
- Teachers possess “good subject knowledge” and use questioning and assessment well to identify misconceptions, ensuring pupils “achieve well in mathematics.”
- Reading is a priority, with staff delivering an effective early reading scheme and providing targeted support so that pupils “become confident readers.”
- Leaders identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well, adapting teaching so that “most pupils with SEND achieve well.”
- Staff feel well supported, with leaders being “considerate of their workload and well-being.”
Areas to improve
- Governors do not always monitor the school’s work systematically, meaning they “do not always hold leaders to account well” for educational performance.
- The trust must ensure governors have the necessary training and skills to carry out their role effectively and understand their responsibilities under the scheme of delegation.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a “strong culture of safeguarding” where staff are well trained, know the risks pupils may face, and respond quickly to concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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