SchoolScoresBlessed Robert Widmerpool Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
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Listowel Crescent, Clifton, Nottingham, NG11 9BH
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 22 March 2022.
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 | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
32 pupils in this year group.
75% — 14 points above the Nottingham average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Nottingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 75% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 13% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 94% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 78% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 84% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 104 | 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 Nottingham. 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 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 45 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (67%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 61 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.5
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.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Nottingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 65th highest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.0% | 38.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 48th highest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 13% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.2% | 1.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 52nd highest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 34% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.1% | 15.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 15th highest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 55.2% | 39.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 23rd lowest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Lower than 52% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 5.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 22nd lowest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Lower than 47% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.2% | 15.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 19th lowest of 72 state primary schools in Nottingham. Lower than 65% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 19th lowest of 72 state primary schools in Nottingham. Lower than 62% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 10th highest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 81% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.4 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 8th highest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 73% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.1 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 28th highest of 72 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 61% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 15.7% | 12.5%* | 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
- The Milford Academy 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 expected, 6 needs attention · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whitegate Primary and Nursery School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Highbank Primary and Nursery School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Glapton Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dovecote Primary and Nursery School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 27% met expected standard (KS2)
- James Peacock Infant and Nursery School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- St Peter's CofE Junior School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 5 strong, 1 expected · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Trent Vale Infant School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025
- Beeston Rylands Junior School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Heymann Primary and Nursery School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Blessed Robert Widmerpool Catholic Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Blessed Robert Widmerpool Catholic Primary and Nursery School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 22 March 2022.
How did Blessed Robert Widmerpool Catholic Primary and Nursery School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 13 points above the England average of 62%.
Is Blessed Robert Widmerpool Catholic Primary and Nursery School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 45 families put Blessed Robert Widmerpool Catholic Primary and Nursery School as their first choice for 30 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 30 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 137425.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.