Berridge Primary and Nursery School, based in Nottingham, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Berridge Primary and Nursery School currently has around 638 pupils on roll, which is about 87% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.6% boys and 46.4% girls. Around 31.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 7.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23.9%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 46.2%. african pupils make up about 12.5%

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.

School Information

Address: Brushfield Site, Nottingham, NG7 5LE
Website: http://www.berridgeprimary.com/
Telephone: 01159155813
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Nottingham
Headteacher / Principal: Mr James Tee
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 139429

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 10/07/2019

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 730
Number of Pupils: 638
Number of Boys: 342
Number of Girls: 296

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 23.9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Pakistani46.20%295
African12.50%80
Other White7.20%46
Other (any other ethnic group)6.90%44
Other Asian5.50%35
White British4.50%29
Gypsy/Roma3.80%24
Bangladeshi3.10%20
Indian1.90%12
White and Asian1.90%12
White and Black Caribbean1.70%11
Other Black1.40%9
White and Black African1.30%8
Caribbean1.10%7
Irish0.30%2
Unclassified0.30%2
Other Mixed0.20%1
Chinese0.20%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Average (0.9)
Writing: Average (1.2)
Maths: Well Above Average (3.0)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
59%
Town average
62%
Local authority average
58%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
6%
Town average
8%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
103.0
Town average
104.7
Local authority average
103.2
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
104.0
Town average
104.3
Local authority average
103.5
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Croft Nursery School
St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN
- not rated 904 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre
Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3AB
- not rated 924 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Arboretum Nursery School
Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA
- not rated 1,477 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Merrivale Nursery School
Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH
- not rated 2,977 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Berridge Junior School
Berridge Road West , Hyson Green NG7 5LE
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Berridge Primary and Nursery School
Brushfield Site , Berridge Road West NG7 5LE
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Berridge Infant and Nursery School
Bobbersmill Road , Hyson Green NG7 5GY
- not rated 489 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Bentinck Primary and Nursery School
Alfreton Road , Hyson Green NG7 4AA
- not rated 632 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Bluecoat Bentinck Primary Academy
Alfreton Road , Hyson Green NG7 4AA
2out of 4 652 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Djanogly City Academy
Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham Road NG7 6ND
- not rated 1,016 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Forest Comprehensive School
Gregory Boulevard , NG7 6PA
- not rated 1,065 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Nottingham Bluecoat School and Technology College
Aspley Lane , Aspley NG8 5GY
- not rated 1,213 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bluecoat Aspley Academy
Aspley Lane , Aspley NG8 5GY
3out of 4 1,213 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Sandfield Comprehensive School
Sandfield Road , Lenton NG7 1QH
- not rated 1,501 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Castle College Nottingham
Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB
- not rated 2,598 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The People's College, Nottingham
Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB
- not rated 2,598 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Central College Nottingham
Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB
- not rated 2,598 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Basford Hall College
Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB
- not rated 2,798 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Nottingham College
Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG
- not rated 2,883 yd Further education Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Take 1 Learning Centre
Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham NG7 6BE
- not rated 705 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Rowan Centre
Fisher Street , Hyson Green NG7 6FJ
- not rated 753 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Girls More About School
Fig Tree Primary School
30 Bentinck Road , Hyson Green NG7 4AF
- not rated 754 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Denewood Academy
Denewood Academy , 113 Forest Road West NG7 4ES
3out of 4 1,031 yd Academy alternative provision sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Denewood Learning Centre
Denewood Learning Centre , 113 Forest Road West NG7 4ES
- not rated 1,031 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.