SchoolScoresSelston CofE Infant and Nursery School
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 7 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Part of DIOCESE OF SOUTHWELL AND NOTTINGHAM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Nottingham Road, Selston, Nottingham, NG16 6DH
01773 780131 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 14 January 2025, 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 | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
12 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 1st highest of 60 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 41st highest of 60 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 48th highest of 60 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 24% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 89% | 84% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 26th highest of 60 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 11%). 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
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 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 22 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 19 |
| Of those, offered a place | 19 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 52 |
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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 75 places. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Nottinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 54th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 52% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.4% | 24.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 124th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 112th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 5% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.3% | 11.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 128th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 14% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 12.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 134th lowest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Lower than 2% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.8% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 132nd lowest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Lower than 5% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 25.0% | 11.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 79th lowest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Lower than 53% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9 | 1.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 95th lowest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Lower than 43% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 99% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 31.3 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 120th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 28% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.5 | 11.6 | 10.6 |
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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westwood Infant and Nursery School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Bagthorpe Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Longwood Infant Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023)
- Jacksdale Primary and Nursery School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kirkstead Junior Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 93% met expected standard (KS2)
- Underwood CofE Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- John King Infant Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024)
- Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brinsley Primary and Nursery School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Selston CofE Infant and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 14 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
Would parents recommend Selston CofE Infant and Nursery School?
92% of the 12 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Selston CofE Infant and Nursery School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Selston CofE Infant and Nursery School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 19 families put Selston CofE Infant and Nursery School as their first choice for 22 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 19 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 149417.
- 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.