Whitemoor Academy (Primary and Nursery)
Nottingham, NG8 5FF · Nottingham · primary school
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49th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.3/10 against 1,986 of them, against 3.0/10 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 | 49.0 · 17 | 40% | 0.69 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Whitemoor Academy (Primary and Nursery) overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 49.0% 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%, matching the 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 (3.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 385 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 literacy? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment in maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Whitemoor Academy (Primary and Nursery)
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this school, where they “get on well together” and show respect to one another. The curriculum is “well thought out” and “well organised,” with a strong focus on reading and personal development. However, inconsistencies in teaching methods and insufficient challenge in some subjects mean pupils do not always achieve as well as they could.
Strengths
- Pupils display positive behaviour, with staff responding “quickly” to incidents to prevent lesson disruption.
- The early years provision is effective, ensuring children are “well prepared for Year 1” with strong literacy and numeracy foundations.
- Staff are “well trained” in safeguarding, and arrangements are described as “effective.”
- The personal development programme is “wide-ranging,” helping pupils understand diverse cultures and how to stay safe.
- Staff appreciate that leaders are “approachable and supportive,” particularly regarding workload management.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure all pupils become “confident and fluent readers who enjoy reading widely and often,” as some do not practise enough with adults.
- The curriculum is not implemented consistently; teachers sometimes fail to make “appropriate pedagogical choices” or allow sufficient time for pupils to improve their work.
- In a few subjects, the curriculum is “not sufficiently ambitious,” with work occasionally being “too easy” for pupils.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” with staff well-trained to spot signs of abuse and refer concerns promptly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 49% |
| 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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