Located in Nottingham, Woodthorpe Infant School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 7. 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.
Woodthorpe Infant School currently has around 177 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46.9% boys and 53.1% girls. Around 3.4% 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 4.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (76.8%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Arno Vale Road, Nottingham, NG5 4JG |
| Website: | www.woodthorpeinfantschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01159263820 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Nottinghamshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Emma Bowler |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 122511 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/01/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 180 |
| Number of Pupils: | 177 |
| Number of Boys: | 83 |
| Number of Girls: | 94 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 6.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 76.80% | 136 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 7.30% | 13 |
| Pakistani | 4.00% | 7 |
| Indian | 3.40% | 6 |
| Other White | 2.80% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.70% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 1.10% | 2 |
| African | 1.10% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.60% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.60% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodthorpe Infant School Arno Vale Road , Woodthorpe NG5 4JG | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arno Vale Junior School Saville Road , Woodthorpe NG5 4JF | 3out of 4 | 143 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arno Vale Junior School Saville Road , Woodthorpe NG5 4JF | - not rated | 143 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold Somersby Road , Arnold NG5 4LT | - not rated | 441 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold Somersby Road , Woodthorpe NG5 4LT | - not rated | 441 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Hill School and Technology College Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | - not rated | 730 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | - not rated | 730 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill Spencer Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | - not rated | 730 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King School Darlton Drive , Arnold NG5 7JZ | - not rated | 1,280 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Voluntary Academy Darlton Drive , Arnold NG5 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold and Carlton College Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DR | - not rated | 2,152 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Pavement Sixth Form College Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT | - not rated | 2,932 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coteswood House School 19 Thackerays Lane , Woodthorpe NG5 4HT | - not rated | 632 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Daybrook Learning Centre Sherbrook Road , Daybrook NG5 6AT | - not rated | 1,105 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Hurst School Mapperley Ltd 400 Westdale Lane , Mapperley NG3 6DG | - not rated | 1,493 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ewing School Mansfield Road , Sherwood NG5 3FN | - not rated | 1,592 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , NG5 6EQ | - not rated | 1,971 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.