Located in Nottingham, Old Basford School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 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.

Old Basford School currently has around 468 pupils on roll, which is about 111% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.9% boys and 48.1% girls. Around 29.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.7%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 40.6%. pakistani pupils make up about 10.5%

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: Percy Street, Nottingham, NG6 0GF
Website: www.oldbasfordschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01159785505
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Nottingham
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Laura Duffin
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 138740

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 06/12/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 468
Number of Boys: 243
Number of Girls: 225

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 16.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British40.60%190
Pakistani10.50%49
White and Black Caribbean9.80%46
African8.30%39
Other Asian5.80%27
Indian5.80%27
Other White4.10%19
White and Asian4.10%19
Other Mixed3.20%15
Caribbean2.60%12
Other (any other ethnic group)2.60%12
White and Black African1.30%6
Other Black0.90%4
Unclassified0.40%2
Chinese0.20%1
Irish0.00%0
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: Average (0.0)
Writing: Average (0.6)
Maths: Average (-0.2)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
47%
Town average
62%
Local authority average
54%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
8%
Town average
8%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
104.0
Town average
104.7
Local authority average
103.2
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
102.0
Town average
104.3
Local authority average
102.6
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Croft Nursery School
St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN
- not rated 2,942 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre
Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3AB
- not rated 3,053 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Arboretum Nursery School
Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA
- not rated 3,204 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Old Basford School
Percy Street , Old Basford NG6 0GF
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Old Basford Primary and Nursery School
Percy Street , Old Basford NG6 0GF
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Southwark Infant and Nursery School
Bulwell Lane , Old Basford NG6 0DA
- not rated 630 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Whitemoor Primary and Nursery School
Bracknell Crescent , Whitemoor Estate NG8 5FF
- not rated 739 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Whitemoor Academy (Primary and Nursery)
Bracknell Crescent , Whitemoor Estate NG8 5FF
3out of 4 739 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ellis Guilford School
Bar Lane , Basford NG6 0HT
- not rated 350 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Ellis Guilford School
Bar Lane , Basford NG6 0HT
3out of 4 364 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Henry Mellish Comprehensive School
Highbury Road , Bulwell NG6 9DS
- not rated 1,371 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
William Crane School
East Gate , Minver Crescent NG8 5PN
- not rated 1,468 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Nottingham Bluecoat School and Technology College
Aspley Lane , Aspley NG8 5GY
- not rated 1,676 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Basford Hall College
Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB
- not rated 829 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
High Pavement Sixth Form College
Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT
- not rated 2,123 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Green Crescent School
Green Academy , Queensberry Street NG6 0DG
- not rated 698 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Alternative Provision PRU
Concord House , Nottingham Road NG7 7FF
- not rated 1,353 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Rowan Centre
Fisher Street , Hyson Green NG7 6FJ
- not rated 1,874 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Girls More About School
FUEL
Unit 7 , Ellesmere Business Park NG5 1DX
- not rated 1,923 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Djanogly City Technology College
Sherwood Rise , Nottingham Road NG7 7AR
- not rated 2,029 yd City technology college Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.