Located in Nottingham, Netherfield Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led 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.

Netherfield Primary School currently has around 458 pupils on roll, which is about 109% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.4% boys and 49.6% girls. Around 41.9% 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 6.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.8%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (62.4%).

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: Chandos Street, Nottingham, NG4 2LR
Website: www.netherfieldprimaryschool.com
Telephone: 01159610580
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Nottinghamshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Jon Crone
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 144978

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 19/07/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 458
Number of Boys: 231
Number of Girls: 227

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.5% 4%
Persistent absence: 16.8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British62.40%286
Other White6.80%31
White and Black Caribbean6.60%30
African6.60%30
Other Mixed4.40%20
Unclassified3.90%18
White and Black African2.60%12
Other (any other ethnic group)1.50%7
Other Asian1.30%6
White and Asian1.10%5
Other Black1.10%5
Indian1.10%5
Pakistani0.40%2
Chinese0.20%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%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 (2.5)
Writing: Above Average (2.0)
Maths: Average (1.4)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
68%
Town average
62%
Local authority average
60%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
5%
Town average
8%
Local authority average
8%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
104.7
Local authority average
104.8
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
105.0
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
Netherfield Primary School
Chandos Street , Netherfield NG4 2LR
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Netherfield Primary School
Chandos Street , Netherfield NG4 2LR
3out of 4 0 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Netherfield Primary School
Chandos Street , Netherfield NG4 2LR
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Carlton Netherfield Infant and Nursery School
Ashwell Street , Netherfield NG4 2FQ
- not rated 653 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Rivendell Flying High Academy
Magenta Way , NG14 5HH
- not rated 779 yd Free schools Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Carlton le Willows School and Technology College
Wood Lane , Gedling NG4 4AA
- not rated 1,076 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Carlton le Willows Academy
Wood Lane , Gedling NG4 4AA
- not rated 1,076 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Carlton le Willows Academy
Burton Road , Nottingham NG4 4AA
1out of 4 1,190 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Gedling School
Wollaton Avenue , Gedling NG4 4HX
- not rated 2,236 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Sherwood Academy
Wollaton Avenue , Gedling NG4 4HX
- not rated 2,236 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable 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 2,936 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 2,954 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Venture Learning
19A Forester Street , Netherfield NG4 2LJ
- not rated 370 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Carlton Digby School
61 Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DS
4out of 4 3,050 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.