SchoolScoresHeathfield Primary and Nursery School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Scotland Road, Basford, Nottingham, NG5 1JU
0115 915 5725 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 6 December 2023.
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
51 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
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 Joint 14th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham. Higher than 23% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 90% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 10th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 89% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 8th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 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% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 39 parents who had raised a concern Joint 7th highest of 27 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham. Higher than 55% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 77% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 6th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94%said yes | 85% | 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 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
88 pupils in this year group.
46% — 15 points below the Nottingham average, and 16 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Nottingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 46% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 61% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 62% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 61% | 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. | 101 | 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 | 93 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 85 |
| Of those, offered a place | 85 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 131 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
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 43rd highest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 76% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 36.9% | 38.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 29th highest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 1.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 61st highest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.6% | 15.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 50th highest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 76% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 27.7% | 39.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 46th lowest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Lower than 18% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.4% | 5.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 42nd lowest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Lower than 24% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.9% | 15.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 41st lowest of 72 state primary schools in Nottingham. Lower than 35% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.1 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 43rd lowest of 72 state primary schools in Nottingham. Lower than 32% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 62nd highest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 26% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.4 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 37th highest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 49% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.7 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 53rd highest of 72 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 22% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 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
- Green Crescent School 0.4 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2025)
- Djanogly Northgate Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Old Basford School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Southwark Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whitemoor Academy (Primary and Nursery) 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Djanogly Sherwood Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Claremont Primary and Nursery School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Scotholme Primary and Nursery School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Heathfield Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Heathfield Primary and Nursery School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 6 December 2023.
How did Heathfield Primary and Nursery School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 46% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 16 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Heathfield Primary and Nursery School?
94% of the 51 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Heathfield Primary and Nursery School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Heathfield Primary and Nursery School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 85 families put Heathfield Primary and Nursery School as their first choice for 93 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 85 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 122442.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.