SchoolScoresOld Basford School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of OLD BASFORD SCHOOL
Percy Street, Old Basford, Nottingham, NG6 0GF
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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 | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
22 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 26th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham. Higher than 8% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 90% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 27th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham. Higher than 8% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 89% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 24th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham. Higher than 10% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 85% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 15 parents who had raised a concern 21st highest of 27 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham. Higher than 7% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 77% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 18th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham. Higher than 32% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86%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
56 pupils in this year group.
57% — 4 points below the Nottingham average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Nottingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 57% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 68% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 70% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 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 | 46 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 45 |
| Of those, offered a place | 45 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 73 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.0 · 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 57th highest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 30.9% | 38.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 53rd highest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 11% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.1% | 1.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 43rd highest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 47% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.9% | 15.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 44th highest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 29.9% | 39.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 36th lowest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Lower than 29% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 5.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 45th lowest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Lower than 21% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 17.6% | 15.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 44th lowest of 72 state primary schools in Nottingham. Lower than 27% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 59th lowest of 72 state primary schools in Nottingham. Lower than 15% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.43% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 63rd highest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 23% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.0 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 49th highest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 33% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.8 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 40th highest of 72 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 47% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.4% | 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)
- Whitemoor Academy (Primary and Nursery) 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Heathfield Primary and Nursery School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Southwark Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Djanogly Northgate Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ambleside Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rosslyn Park Primary and Nursery School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2024 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Scotholme Primary and Nursery School 1.1 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 Old Basford School's Ofsted rating?
Old Basford School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 6 December 2023.
How did Old Basford School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Old Basford School?
86% of the 22 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Old Basford School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Old Basford School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 45 families put Old Basford School as their first choice for 46 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 45 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 138740.
- 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.