Underwood Church of England Primary School
Nottingham, NG16 5GN · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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35th 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 — 7.7/10 against 3,836 of them, against 8.2/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Underwood Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 14.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join recorder club and choir, participate in football, hockey, cross-country, athletics, multi-skills, dance, cricket, and tennis, and attend a residential trip to Bryntysilio.
Getting in
The published school roll is 173 pupils against a stated capacity of 175. 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 do not reach the expected standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for pupils joining the recorder club or choir?
What Ofsted said about Underwood Church of England Primary School
Overview
Underwood Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a welcoming environment where pupils feel safe and valued. Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum to help pupils ‘learn for life’, with staff fostering strong relationships and high expectations for behaviour and character.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, treat each other with respect, and enjoy learning, particularly in mathematics where teachers explain new concepts clearly.
- Children in the early years get off to a ‘very strong start’, benefiting from warm relationships with staff and an environment that promotes communication and creativity.
- The school has introduced a new phonics programme with effective staff training, ensuring children learn to apply their phonic knowledge with confidence.
- Governors perform their duties well, supporting and challenging leaders while remaining mindful of staff well-being.
- Pupils understand and demonstrate the school’s core values, such as kindness and resilience, contributing positively to the community through roles like playground buddies.
Areas to improve
- Some areas of the curriculum are not yet fully developed, meaning leaders have not identified the precise knowledge pupils should learn at each stage in all subjects.
- Consequently, teachers are sometimes unclear about precisely what to teach and when; leaders must persist in plans to fully develop all curriculum areas.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving necessary training and leaders taking prompt action on concerns to ensure pupils receive appropriate help.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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