SchoolScoresSeely Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Perry Road, Sherwood, Nottingham, NG5 3AE
0115 915 3780 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 30 April 2019.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 26 February 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
69 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 13th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 90% | 89% |
| 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 19th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 85% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 23 parents whose child had been bullied 13th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham. Higher than 22% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 43% | 52% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 61 parents who had raised a concern Joint 5th highest of 27 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham. Higher than 61% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 77% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 15 parents of children with SEND 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham. Higher than 48% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 69% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 12th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 13%). 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
70 pupils in this year group.
61% — about the same as the Nottingham average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Nottingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 61% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 1% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 73% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 71% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 67% | 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. | 104 | 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 77 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 66 |
| Of those, offered a place | 61 (92%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 137 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.8 · 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 Joint 63rd highest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 56% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.3% | 38.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 20th highest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 29% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 1.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 14th highest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 75% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.6% | 15.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 57th highest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 73% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.8% | 39.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 38th lowest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Lower than 24% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.0% | 5.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 30th lowest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Lower than 36% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.2% | 15.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 25th lowest of 72 state primary schools in Nottingham. Lower than 59% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 33rd lowest of 72 state primary schools in Nottingham. Lower than 53% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 10th highest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 81% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.4 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 24th highest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 57% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.1 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 54th highest of 72 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 21% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 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
- Haydn Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Carrington Primary and Nursery School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Claremont Primary and Nursery School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Burford Primary and Nursery School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2024 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Djanogly Sherwood Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Heathfield Primary and Nursery School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Robin Hood Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Djanogly Northgate Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Henry Whipple Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Seely Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Seely Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 30 April 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 26 February 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Seely Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Seely Primary School?
90% of the 69 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Seely Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Seely Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 66 families put Seely Primary School as their first choice for 77 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 61 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 139430.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll check it against the source.
Page updated 26 September 2026.