SchoolScoresArno Vale Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
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Saville Road, Woodthorpe, Nottingham, NG5 4JF
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 14 May 2024. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
81 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 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 24th highest of 60 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 11th highest of 60 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 20th highest of 60 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 23 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 38th highest of 48 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 22% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 43% | 57% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 67 parents who had raised a concern Joint 35th highest of 58 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 42% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 43rd highest of 60 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 32% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86%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
59 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 122509), before it changed to its current form.
64% — about the same as the Nottinghamshire average, and 2 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Nottinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 64% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 81% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 86% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 71% | 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. | 105 | 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Nottinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 105th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.6% | 24.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 67th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 13% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 1.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 106th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 6% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.7% | 11.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 67th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.3% | 12.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 26th lowest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Lower than 92% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 46th lowest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Lower than 79% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.0% | 11.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 74th lowest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Lower than 55% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8 | 1.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 64th lowest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Lower than 62% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 54th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 67% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.0 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 28th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 90% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.8 | 11.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 98th highest of 127 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 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
- Woodthorpe Infant School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ernehale Junior School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ernehale Infant School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Arnold View Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Robert Mellors Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Arnold Mill Primary and Nursery School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020, before conversion) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Burford Primary and Nursery School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Arnbrook Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Arno Vale Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Arno Vale Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 14 May 2024.
How did Arno Vale Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Arno Vale Junior School?
86% of the 81 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Arno Vale Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 150645.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.