Located in Nottingham, Lady Bay Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 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.

Lady Bay Primary School currently has around 397 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.9% boys and 49.1% girls. Around 9.1% 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 10.5%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (73%).

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: Trent Boulevard, Nottingham, NG2 5BD
Website: http://www.ladybay.notts.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01159747001
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Nottinghamshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Steve Border
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 122596

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 01/11/2012

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 397
Number of Boys: 202
Number of Girls: 195

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 10.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British73.00%290
Pakistani6.30%25
Chinese3.50%14
Other White3.30%13
White and Asian2.80%11
Other Mixed2.30%9
Indian2.30%9
White and Black Caribbean2.30%9
Other Asian0.80%3
Caribbean0.80%3
Other (any other ethnic group)0.80%3
White and Black African0.50%2
Irish0.50%2
African0.50%2
Other Black0.30%1
Unclassified0.30%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
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: Above Average (2.1)
Writing: Well Above Average (3.5)
Maths: Above Average (2.6)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
80%
Town average
62%
Local authority average
71%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
19%
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
107.0
Town average
104.3
Local authority average
106.7
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
King Edward Park Nursery School
Carlton Road , NG3 2AS
- not rated 2,281 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lady Bay Primary School
Trent Boulevard , West Bridgford NG2 5BD
3out of 4 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
West Bridgford Infant School
Avon Gardens , George Road NG2 6BP
3out of 4 1,158 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Trent Bridge Primary and Nursery School
Green Street , Meadows NG2 2LA
- not rated 1,405 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School
Tewkesbury Close , Burleigh Road NG2 5ND
- not rated 1,485 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Abbey Road Primary School
Tewkesbury Close , West Bridgford NG2 5ND
- not rated 1,485 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Becket School
The Becket Way , Wilford Lane NG2 7QY
- not rated 1,434 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Greenwood Dale School
Sneinton Boulevard , NG2 4GL
- not rated 1,699 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wilford Meadows Comprehensive School
Coronation Avenue , Wilford NG11 7AD
- not rated 2,253 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Nottingham Emmanuel School
Gresham Park Road , NG2 7YF
- not rated 2,253 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
The Nottingham Emmanuel School
Gresham Park Road , NG2 7YF
- not rated 2,253 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Nottingham College
Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG
- not rated 2,401 yd Further education Yes Mixed More About School
Castle College Nottingham
Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB
- not rated 2,648 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The People's College, Nottingham
Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB
- not rated 2,648 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Central College Nottingham
Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB
- not rated 2,648 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Nottingham Academy
Greenwood Road , NG3 7EB
2out of 4 2,375 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Trent Fields Preparatory School
21 Trent Boulevard , West Bridgford NG2 5BB
- not rated 304 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Clayfield House
Care of: Nottinghamshire County Council , County Hall NG2 7QP
- not rated 1,027 yd Secure units Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St George's Pupil Referral Unit
Launder Street , The Meadows NG2 1QJ
- not rated 1,310 yd Pupil referral unit No Mixed More About School
The King's Meadows School
51 Green Street , The Meadows NG2 2LA
- not rated 1,439 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Locksley Preparatory School
1 Selby Road , West Bridgford NG2 7BP
- not rated 1,768 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.