SchoolScoresAbbey Gates Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Vernon Crescent, Ravenshead, Nottingham, NG15 9BN
01623 461010 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 20 February 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
115 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Nottingham (Nottinghamshire) comparisons use the 60 of its 134 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 74 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Nottingham (Nottinghamshire) | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 11th highest of 60 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 33rd highest of 60 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 36th highest of 60 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 40 parents whose child had been bullied 27th highest of 48 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 49% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55% | 57% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 87 parents who had raised a concern Joint 10th highest of 58 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 79% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 17th highest of 60 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 67% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Nottingham (Nottinghamshire) figures pool parents at the Nottingham (Nottinghamshire) schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
30 pupils in this year group.
90% — 26 points above the Nottinghamshire average, and 28 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Nottinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 90% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 17% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 90% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 93% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 93% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Nottinghamshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 28 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 28 |
| Of those, offered a place | 28 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 86 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Nottinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 126th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 5% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 24.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 31st highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 29% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 1.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 7th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.5% | 11.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 77th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.6% | 12.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 37th lowest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Lower than 86% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 17th lowest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Lower than 94% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 11.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 18th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 88% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.3 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 77th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 68% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.8 | 11.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 34th highest of 127 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 75% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 20.8% | 13.9%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Ravenshead CofE Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Blidworth Oaks Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Linby Cum Papplewick CofE Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2020, before conversion) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Burntstump Seely CofE Primary Academy 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter's CofE Primary Academy, Mansfield 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lake View Primary and Nursery School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newstead Primary and Nursery School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Abbey Gates Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Abbey Gates Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 20 February 2024.
How did Abbey Gates Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 90% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 28 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Abbey Gates Primary School?
95% of the 115 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Abbey Gates Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Abbey Gates Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 28 families put Abbey Gates Primary School as their first choice for 28 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 28 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 122659.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.