Located in Nottingham, Jacksdale Primary and Nursery School is a primary school, 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.

Jacksdale Primary and Nursery School currently has around 184 pupils on roll, which is about 72% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.3% boys and 46.7% girls. Around 35.1% 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 5.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.5%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (94.6%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Main Road, Nottingham, NG16 5JU
Website: http://www.jacksdaleprimary.co.uk
Telephone: 01773783930
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Nottinghamshire
Headteacher / Principal: Miss Julie Brockerton
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 122580

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 19/03/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 255
Number of Pupils: 184
Number of Boys: 98
Number of Girls: 86

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.6% 4%
Persistent absence: 14.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British94.60%174
Unclassified2.20%4
Chinese1.10%2
Other Mixed1.10%2
Indian0.50%1
White and Black African0.50%1
Other Asian0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
African0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other White0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
White and Asian0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%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: Below Average (-2.8)
Writing: Well Below Average (-2.6)
Maths: Well Below Average (-3.4)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
39%
Town average
62%
Local authority average
56%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
5%
Town average
8%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
102.0
Town average
104.7
Local authority average
103.6
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
99.0
Town average
104.3
Local authority average
103.4
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Jacksdale Primary and Nursery School
Main Road , Jacksdale NG16 5JU
2out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Westwood Infant and Nursery School
Palmerston Street , Westwood NG16 5JA
3out of 4 819 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School
Victoria Street , NG16 5NB
3out of 4 1,238 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School
Victoria Street , NG16 5NB
- not rated 1,238 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Brinsley Primary and Nursery School
Moor Road , Brinsley NG16 5AZ
3out of 4 2,505 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Selston High School
Chapel Road , Selston NG16 6BW
- not rated 2,716 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Selston High School
Chapel Road , Selston NG16 6BW
3out of 4 2,716 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.