Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School
Nottingham, NG3 5HS · Nottingham · primary school
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37th 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 — 5.1/10 against 2,311 of them, against 4.3/10 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 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join cooking, arts and crafts, science, animal handling, and first aid clubs, as well as dance and choir. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 414 pupils against a stated capacity of 459. 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 specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the recent inspection?
What Ofsted said about Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School
Overview
Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report confirms that pupils thrive in a “happy, calm and positive environment” where high expectations for behaviour are consistently met. The school successfully supports its diverse community, ensuring pupils are ready to learn through strong pastoral care and targeted interventions.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well from their starting points, supported by a curriculum that is “fully sequenced” and helps them retrieve and rehearse knowledge effectively.
- Reading is prioritised from the start, with a new early reading programme having a “positive impact on pupils’ phonics outcomes.”
- Specialist provisions, ‘The Helm’ and ‘The Crow’s Nest’, offer “precise and tailored” support for pupils with SEND, helping them return to classrooms quickly.
- The pastoral team uses a ‘Team Around’ approach to address attendance concerns, resulting in “demonstrable improvement” in most cases.
- Staff benefit from training that supports their well-being and expertise, while governors “support and challenge the school” effectively.
Areas to improve
- Staff must focus more closely on pupils’ oracy and language development, as some pupils “do not always develop the necessary communication and spoken language skills” to express their understanding.
- The school should ensure all staff check carefully how well pupils have learned key vocabulary, including the language associated with British values.
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 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 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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