SchoolScoresSt Peter's CofE Junior School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Ashworth Avenue, Ruddington, Nottingham, NG11 6GB
0115 974 3303 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 11 November 2025 , published 28 January 2026.
In short: 5 strong, 1 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
142 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Nottingham (Nottinghamshire) comparisons use the 8 of its 134 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 126 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 3rd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 80% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 95% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 2nd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 82% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 95% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 86% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 89% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 81% of 329 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 47% | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 112 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 93% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 88% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 27 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 94% of 552 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 81% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 83% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99%said yes | 94% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 40%). 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. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
90 pupils in this year group.
71% — 7 points above the Nottinghamshire average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Nottinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 71% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 11% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 87% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 77% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 90% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 105 | 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 Nottinghamshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Nottinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 81st highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 31% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.4% | 24.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 93rd highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 7% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.8% | 1.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 64th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 22% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.4% | 11.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 63rd highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 47% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.7% | 12.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 41st lowest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Lower than 84% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 39th lowest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Lower than 82% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 11.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 75th lowest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Lower than 55% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8 | 1.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 74th lowest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Lower than 53% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 63rd highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 64% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.8 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 47th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 85% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.2 | 11.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 64th highest of 127 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 52% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 12.8% | 13.9%* | 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
- James Peacock Infant and Nursery School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Rosecliffe Spencer Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Heymann Primary and Nursery School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Jesse Gray Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Milford Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 expected, 6 needs attention · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Blessed Robert Widmerpool Catholic Primary and Nursery School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Greythorn Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dovecote Primary and Nursery School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 27% met expected standard (KS2)
- Highbank Primary and Nursery School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Glapton Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Peter's CofE Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Peter's CofE Junior School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 11 November 2025. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 5 strong, 1 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did St Peter's CofE Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Peter's CofE Junior School?
99% of the 142 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend St Peter's CofE Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 122767.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.