Located in Nottingham, Crossdale Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 5 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.

Crossdale Primary School currently has around 190 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50% boys and 50% girls. Around 6.8% 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 3.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 3.5%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (81.6%).

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: Crossdale Drive, Nottingham, NG12 5HP
Website: www.crossdaleschool.com/
Telephone: 01159748088
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Nottinghamshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mr P Cresswell
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 143300

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 26/11/2019

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 5 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 190
Number of Boys: 95
Number of Girls: 95

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 3.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 3.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British81.60%155
Chinese3.70%7
Other White3.20%6
Other Mixed2.60%5
White and Asian2.10%4
White and Black Caribbean2.10%4
Indian1.60%3
White and Black African1.10%2
Unclassified1.10%2
Irish0.50%1
Other (any other ethnic group)0.50%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
African0.00%0
Other Black0.00%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: Above Average (2.3)
Writing: Average (0.8)
Maths: Well Above Average (4.1)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
72%
Town average
62%
Local authority average
71%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
9%
Town average
8%
Local authority average
14%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
107.0
Town average
104.7
Local authority average
107.1
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
109.0
Town average
104.3
Local authority average
106.7
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Crossdale Drive Primary School
Crossdale Drive , Keyworth NG12 5HP
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Crossdale Primary School
Crossdale Drive , Keyworth NG12 5HP
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Keyworth Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham Road , Keyworth NG12 5FB
- not rated 833 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Keyworth Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham Road , Keyworth NG12 5FB
- not rated 833 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Willow Brook Primary School
Willow Brook , Keyworth NG12 5BB
3out of 4 1,781 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form
Church Drive , Keyworth NG12 5FF
- not rated 949 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
South Wolds Community School
Church Drive , Keyworth NG12 5FF
- not rated 949 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Plumtree School
Church Hill , Plumtree NG12 5ND
- not rated 1,219 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.