Whitegate Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham, NG11 9JQ · Nottingham · primary school
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31st 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 — 6.6/10 against 1,445 of them, against 5.3/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 42% | 2.25 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 32% | 1.68 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 26% | 1.32 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Whitegate Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2021. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 424 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 the roll exceeding capacity by 4, how does the school manage class sizes for new entrants? Since the last inspection was in 2021, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the school support pupils in reaching the higher standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Whitegate Primary and Nursery School
Overview
Whitegate Primary and Nursery School is described as a "happy school, where everyone is included," with pupils feeling safe and valued by staff. The report highlights a "good, rounded education" supported by a carefully planned curriculum that ensures pupils "learn and remember the things they are taught" across all subjects.
Strengths
- Teachers are "skilled at teaching them how to read," enabling pupils to become fluent readers and learn well across the curriculum.
- The curriculum is a "truly seamless thread from the Nursery Year to Year 6," with leaders mapping exactly what pupils need to know to build knowledge systematically.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "well supported and included in everything Whitegate offers."
- Staff worked tirelessly to identify and close learning gaps caused by national lockdowns, ensuring pupils are "well prepared for secondary school."
- The personal development programme helps pupils understand respect and safety, including online risks and the difference between right and wrong.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the new mathematics curriculum is "monitored closely," with necessary adjustments made and additional staff support provided to confirm its effectiveness.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with staff receiving regular training to recognise signs of exploitation and reporting concerns without delay.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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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