William Booth Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham, NG2 4QF · Nottingham · primary school
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69th 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 — 4.2/10 against 775 of them, against 2.9/10 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
William Booth Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.9 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the School Council, ice skating, an orchestra, Silverscreen Production, and dance workshops. Trips include a Year 2/3 residential to Hathersage, a Year 6 residential to Norfolk, and a visit to Greens Mill Windmill.
Getting in
The published school roll is 220 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How are the residential trips funded for families?
What Ofsted said about William Booth Primary and Nursery School
Overview
William Booth Primary and Nursery School is described as a “very inclusive school” where every pupil is “well known and lovingly cared for.” The report highlights that pupils are happy, behave well, and are kept safe by committed staff. Leaders have established a clear ethos with an “ambitious vision for pupils to flourish,” resulting in positive outcomes for all groups, including disadvantaged pupils.
Strengths
- Leaders prioritise language and communication, enabling young children to access the full curriculum and develop reading skills well.
- Attendance for all groups is above national levels, supported by initiatives like free breakfast and quick pastoral responses to dips.
- The curriculum is “ambitious, broad and balanced,” with rigorous teaching of reading, spelling, handwriting, and mathematics.
- Staff provide high-quality, adapted teaching for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, including a bespoke curriculum in ‘the base’.
- Pupils demonstrate strong personal development, understanding moral issues and respecting cultural differences within the diverse community.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should monitor and evaluate inclusive practices and interventions with greater rigour to demonstrate their full impact.
- Leaders should ensure pupils develop a deeper and more detailed knowledge of fundamental British values.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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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