Located in Nottingham, St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary 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 has a roman catholic religious character.

St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School currently has around 229 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46.7% boys and 53.3% girls. Around 19.9% 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 4.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 9.7%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 23.6%. african pupils make up about 21.4% , followed by other white at 18.8%

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: Mildenhall Crescent, Nottingham, NG5 5RS
Website: www.st-margaretclitherow.nottingham.sch.uk
Telephone: 01159150296
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Nottingham
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Sarah Sweeney-McGinty
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 138814

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 22/11/2012

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 244
Number of Pupils: 229
Number of Boys: 107
Number of Girls: 122

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.4% 4%
Persistent absence: 9.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Indian23.60%54
African21.40%49
Other White18.80%43
White British12.20%28
White and Black Caribbean5.70%13
Other Black4.80%11
Irish4.40%10
Other Asian2.20%5
Other Mixed1.70%4
Caribbean1.70%4
Unclassified1.70%4
White and Black African1.30%3
Other (any other ethnic group)0.40%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
White and Asian0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Chinese0.00%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 (1.4)
Writing: Average (0.9)
Maths: Well Above Average (6.0)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
66%
Town average
62%
Local authority average
54%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
14%
Town average
8%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
104.7
Local authority average
103.2
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
109.0
Town average
104.3
Local authority average
102.6
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
Mildenhall Crescent , Bestwood Park NG5 5RS
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
Mildenhall Crescent , Bestwood Park NG5 5RS
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Roundwood Junior School
Bestwood Lodge Drive , Arnold NG5 8NE
- not rated 257 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Glade Hill Primary & Nursery School
Chippenham Road , Bestwood Park NG5 5TA
3out of 4 322 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Arnbrook Primary School
Bestwood Lodge Drive , Arnold NG5 8NE
3out of 4 401 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Redhill School
Redhill Road , Arnold NG5 8GX
- not rated 1,247 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Redhill Academy
Redhill Road , Arnold NG5 8GX
4out of 4 1,247 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Haywood School
Edwards Lane , Sherwood NG5 3HZ
- not rated 1,439 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Big Wood School
Bewcastle Road , Warren Hill NG5 9PJ
- not rated 1,493 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
The Oakwood Academy
Bewcastle Road , Warren Hill NG5 9PJ
3out of 4 1,493 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
High Pavement Sixth Form College
Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT
- 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
Daybrook Learning Centre
Sherbrook Road , Daybrook NG5 6AT
- not rated 1,112 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Beckhampton Centre
Edwards Lane , Bestwood NG5 5SL
- not rated 1,196 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Girls More About School
Tlg Nottingham
Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN
- not rated 1,356 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Beckhampton Centre
Edwards Lane , NG5 6EQ
- not rated 1,405 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Girls More About School
Endeavour Academy
Churchmoor Lane , Arnold NG5 8HN
1out of 4 1,630 yd Academy special sponsor led No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.