Ernehale Junior School is a primary school in Nottingham, serving pupils aged 7 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.

Ernehale Junior School currently has around 273 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.5% boys and 50.5% girls. Around 11.4% 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 4.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 9.8%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (74.7%).

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: Derwent Crescent, Nottingham, NG5 6TA
Website: https://www.ernehalefha.co.uk
Telephone: 01159568008
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Nottinghamshire
Headteacher / Principal: Headteacher Carmel Atkinson
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 141774

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 09/12/2014

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 7 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 270
Number of Pupils: 273
Number of Boys: 135
Number of Girls: 138

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 9.8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British74.70%204
Other Mixed5.90%16
White and Black Caribbean2.90%8
Indian2.90%8
Pakistani2.60%7
Other White2.60%7
African2.60%7
White and Asian1.50%4
Chinese1.10%3
Other Black0.70%2
Other (any other ethnic group)0.70%2
Unclassified0.70%2
White and Black African0.40%1
Other Asian0.40%1
Caribbean0.40%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%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 (-0.1)
Writing: Average (0.2)
Maths: Average (0.4)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
61%
Town average
62%
Local authority average
60%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
4%
Town average
8%
Local authority average
8%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
105.0
Town average
104.7
Local authority average
104.8
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
104.0
Town average
104.3
Local authority average
103.7
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ernehale Junior School
Derwent Crescent , Gedling Road NG5 6TA
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Ernehale Junior School
Derwent Crescent , Gedling Road NG5 6TA
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Ernehale Infant School
Derwent Crescent , Gedling Road NG5 6TA
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Ernehale Infant School
Derwent Crescent , Gedling Road NG5 6TA
3out of 4 90 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold
Somersby Road , Arnold NG5 4LT
- not rated 508 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Arnold Hill School and Technology College
Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ
- not rated 196 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Arnold Hill Academy
Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ
- not rated 196 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Arnold Hill Spencer Academy
Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ
- not rated 196 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Christ The King School
Darlton Drive , Arnold NG5 7JZ
- not rated 720 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Christ The King Voluntary Academy
Darlton Drive , Arnold NG5 7JZ
3out of 4 720 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Arnold and Carlton College
Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DR
- not rated 1,923 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Coteswood House School
19 Thackerays Lane , Woodthorpe NG5 4HT
- not rated 1,224 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Hazel Hurst School Mapperley Ltd
400 Westdale Lane , Mapperley NG3 6DG
- not rated 1,456 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Daybrook Learning Centre
Sherbrook Road , Daybrook NG5 6AT
- not rated 1,609 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Carlton Digby School
61 Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DS
4out of 4 1,837 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Derrymount School
Churchmoor Lane , Arnold NG5 8HN
- not rated 2,102 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.