SchoolScoresHawthorne Primary and Nursery School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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Keepers Close, Bestwood Village, Nottingham, NG6 8XE
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 28 April 2015. 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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 5 March 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
36 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 22nd 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. | 97% | 94% | 89% |
| 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 24th highest of 60 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 14 parents whose child had been bullied 4th highest of 48 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 95% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 57% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 33 parents who had raised a concern Joint 25th highest of 58 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 55% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 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 (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 (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.
70% — 6 points above the Nottinghamshire average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Nottinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 70% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 17% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 77% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 80% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 87% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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 | 29 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 28 |
| Of those, offered a place | 28 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 43 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 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 | Nottinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 52nd highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.8% | 24.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 1.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 55th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 29% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.4% | 11.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 87th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 12.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 87th lowest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Lower than 56% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 60th lowest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Lower than 72% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.3% | 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 Joint 38th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 75% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.8 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 80th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 65% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.6 | 11.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 16th highest of 127 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 87% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 28.0% | 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
- Broomhill Junior School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Butler's Hill Infant and Nursery School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023
- Warren Primary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Springfield Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rise Park Primary and Nursery School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beardall Fields Primary and Nursery School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 4 expected, 2 needs attention · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stanstead Flying High Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westglade Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Leen Mills Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Hawthorne Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Hawthorne Primary and Nursery School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 28 April 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 5 March 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Hawthorne Primary and Nursery School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 8 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Hawthorne Primary and Nursery School?
86% of the 36 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Hawthorne Primary and Nursery School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Hawthorne Primary and Nursery School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 28 families put Hawthorne Primary and Nursery School as their first choice for 29 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 148675.
- 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.