SchoolScoresBurford Primary and Nursery School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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Oxclose Lane, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 6FX
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Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 14 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 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 | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
38 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Nottingham comparisons use the 34 of its 73 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 39 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 | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 16th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham. Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 90% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 18th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham. Higher than 19% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 89% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 16th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 85% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 21 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 3rd highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham. Higher than 67% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 52% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 31 parents who had raised a concern Joint 5th highest of 27 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham. Higher than 61% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 77% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 15th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 17%). 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 figures pool parents at the Nottingham 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.
53% — 8 points below the Nottingham average, and 9 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Nottingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 53% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 53% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 57% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 60% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 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 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 | 45 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 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 | Nottingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 28th highest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 87% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 46.3% | 38.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 61st highest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 8% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 1.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 30th highest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 61% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.9% | 15.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 48th highest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 29.2% | 39.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 48th lowest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Lower than 17% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.4% | 5.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 53rd lowest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Lower than 14% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 19.9% | 15.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 54th lowest of 72 state primary schools in Nottingham. Lower than 18% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.4 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 50th lowest of 72 state primary schools in Nottingham. Lower than 22% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 26th highest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 58% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.3 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 15th highest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 67% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.7 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 46th highest of 72 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 39% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 9.8% | 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
- Glade Hill Primary and Nursery School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 36% met expected standard (KS2)
- Arnbrook Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Robin Hood Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Southglade Primary and Nursery School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2022 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Arnold Mill Primary and Nursery School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020, before conversion) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Arno Vale Junior School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024, before conversion) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Seely Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodthorpe Infant School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Henry Whipple Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Burford Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 14 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Burford Primary and Nursery School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Burford Primary and Nursery School?
89% of the 38 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Burford Primary and Nursery School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Burford Primary and Nursery School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 28 families put Burford Primary and Nursery 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 143060.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.