SchoolScoresRobin Hood Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Beckhampton Road, Bestwood Park, Nottingham, NG5 5NA
0115 915 3982 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 5 November 2013.
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 |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 7 February 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
33 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
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 17th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham. Higher than 18% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 90% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 19th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 89% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 18th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 85% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 15 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 5th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham. Higher than 62% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 52% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 29 parents who had raised a concern Joint 12th highest of 27 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham. Higher than 36% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 77% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 16th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham. Higher than 38% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88%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
60 pupils in this year group.
67% — 6 points above the Nottingham average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Nottingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 67% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 75% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 75% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 75% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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 | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 58 |
| Of those, offered a place | 58 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 96 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 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 52nd highest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 32.8% | 38.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 28th highest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 22% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 1.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 16th highest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 74% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.3% | 15.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 60th highest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 69% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.4% | 39.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 49th lowest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Lower than 17% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.4% | 5.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 36th lowest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Lower than 27% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.2% | 15.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 69th lowest of 72 state primary schools in Nottingham. Lower than 7% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 8.9 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 58th lowest of 72 state primary schools in Nottingham. Lower than 15% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.21% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 36th highest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 51% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.7 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 22nd highest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 60% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.3 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 62nd highest of 72 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 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
- Southglade Primary and Nursery School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2022 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Henry Whipple Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Glade Hill Primary and Nursery School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 36% met expected standard (KS2)
- Burford Primary and Nursery School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westglade Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rise Park Primary and Nursery School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Arnbrook Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2024 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stanstead Flying High Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Robin Hood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Robin Hood Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 5 November 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 7 February 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Robin Hood Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Robin Hood Primary School?
88% of the 33 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Robin Hood Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Robin Hood Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 58 families put Robin Hood Primary School as their first choice for 60 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 58 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 131007.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.