SchoolScoresHorsendale Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 5 to 11 · Mixed
Part of FLYING HIGH TRUST
Assarts Road, Nuthall, Nottingham, NG16 1AP
0115 913 2331 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 9 July 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 | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
84 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 45th highest of 60 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 49th highest of 60 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 19% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 33rd highest of 60 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 29 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 9th highest of 48 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 83% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 57% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 68 parents who had raised a concern Joint 29th highest of 58 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 52% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 37th highest of 60 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%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
27 pupils in this year group.
56% — 8 points below the Nottinghamshire average, and 6 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Nottinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 56% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 70% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 78% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 74% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 31 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 36 |
| Of those, offered a place | 31 (86%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 70 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.2
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 90th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 25% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.4% | 24.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 115th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 5% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 1.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 46th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.9% | 11.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 102nd highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 12.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 23rd lowest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Lower than 93% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 26th lowest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Lower than 90% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 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 10th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 94% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 25.6 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 19th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 93% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.3 | 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
- Mornington Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rosslyn Park Primary and Nursery School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hempshill Hall Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Djanogly Strelley Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 34% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brocklewood Primary and Nursery School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ambleside Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Crabtree Farm Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Jubilee L.E.A.D. Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Larkfields Infant School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2023
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 exceptional, 6 strong · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Horsendale Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Horsendale Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 9 July 2024.
How did Horsendale Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Horsendale Primary School?
89% of the 84 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Horsendale Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Horsendale Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 36 families put Horsendale Primary School as their first choice for 31 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 31 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 143471.
- 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.