Awsworth Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Nottingham, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Awsworth Primary and Nursery School currently has around 274 pupils on roll, which is about 87% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.1% boys and 48.9% girls. Around 19.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (90.5%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | The Lane, Nottingham, NG16 2QS |
| Website: | www.awsworthprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01159321926 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Nottinghamshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Ben Painter |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 145786 |
Ofsted inspection date: 02/11/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 315 |
| Number of Pupils: | 274 |
| Number of Boys: | 140 |
| Number of Girls: | 134 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 10.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 90.50% | 248 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.60% | 7 |
| Chinese | 1.50% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 1.10% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 1.10% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 0.70% | 2 |
| Other White | 0.70% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.70% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.40% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awsworth Junior School The Lane , Awsworth NG16 2QS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Awsworth Infant and Nursery School The Lane , Awsworth NG16 2QS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Awsworth Primary and Nursery School The Lane , Awsworth NG16 2QS | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Awsworth Primary and Nursery School The Lane , Awsworth NG16 2QS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilthill Primary School Gilt Hill , Kimberley NG16 2GZ | - not rated | 1,627 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennerley Business and Enterprise College Bennerley Avenue , DE7 8PF | - not rated | 1,483 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kimberley School Newdigate Street , Kimberley NG16 2NJ | - not rated | 2,585 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kimberley School Newdigate Street , Kimberley NG16 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,585 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy King George Avenue , DE7 5HS | 3out of 4 | 3,180 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilkeston School: Specialist Arts College King George Avenue , DE7 5HS | - not rated | 3,180 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Mountain Education Willow Farm , Off Newton Lane NG16 2SD | - not rated | 1,016 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bennerley Fields School Stratford Street , Cotmanhay DE7 8QZ | 3out of 4 | 1,382 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bennerley Fields Specialist Speech and Language College Stratford Street , Cotmanhay DE7 8QZ | - not rated | 1,382 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Esteem Valley Academy Bennerley Avenue , Cotmanhay DE7 8PF | - not rated | 1,663 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Amber Valley & Erewash Support Centre Bennerley Avenue , Cotmanhay DE7 8PF | - not rated | 1,663 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.