SchoolScoresLadycross Infant School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 7 · Mixed · Nursery class
Victoria Road, Sandiacre, Nottingham, NG10 5JD
0115 939 7379 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 10 December 2024, 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 | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
53 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Nottingham (Derbyshire) comparisons use the 6 of its 16 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 10 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 (Derbyshire) | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 5th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Derbyshire). Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 89% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 6th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Derbyshire). Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 88% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 6th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Derbyshire). Higher than 11% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 84% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 22 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 81st highest of 92 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derbyshire. Higher than 11% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 36% | – | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 37 parents who had raised a concern 4th highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Derbyshire). Higher than 6% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 57% | 69% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 15 parents of children with SEND Joint 12th highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derbyshire. Higher than 48% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | – | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 6th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Derbyshire). Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64%said yes | 80% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 28%). 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 (Derbyshire) figures pool parents at the Nottingham (Derbyshire) 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
No test or exam results have been published for this school yet.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Derbyshire. 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 | 40 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 38 |
| Of those, offered a place | 38 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 56 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 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 | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 7th highest of 16 state primary schools in Nottingham (Derbyshire). Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 37.1% | 30.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 16 state primary schools in Nottingham (Derbyshire). Higher than 63% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 15th highest of 16 state primary schools in Nottingham (Derbyshire). Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.6% | 16.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 8th highest of 16 state primary schools in Nottingham (Derbyshire). Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.3% | 5.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 9th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Nottingham (Derbyshire). Lower than 53% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 8th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Nottingham (Derbyshire). Lower than 55% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.9% | 10.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 12th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Nottingham (Derbyshire). Lower than 22% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.7 | 3.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 11th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Nottingham (Derbyshire). Lower than 37% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 7th highest of 16 state primary schools in Nottingham (Derbyshire). Higher than 57% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.2 | 20.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 11th highest of 16 state primary schools in Nottingham (Derbyshire). Higher than 44% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.4 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 15 state primary schools in Nottingham (Derbyshire). Higher than 77% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 21.7% | 11.5%* | 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
- Cloudside Academy 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 5 expected · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- William Lilley Infant and Nursery School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022
- Longmoor Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fairfield Spencer Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John's CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025, before conversion) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Albany Junior School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 1 needs attention · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
- Albany Infant and Nursery School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 6 strong, 1 expected · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bispham Spencer Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024, before conversion) · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ladycross Infant School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 10 December 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
Would parents recommend Ladycross Infant School?
64% of the 53 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Ladycross Infant School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Ladycross Infant School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 38 families put Ladycross Infant School as their first choice for 40 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 38 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 112614.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.