SchoolScoresThe Priory Catholic Voluntary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Catholic
Part of ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Raglan Street, Hill Top, Eastwood, Nottingham, NG16 3GT
01773 713731 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 26 November 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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 19 March 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
62 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 53rd highest of 60 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 49th highest of 60 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 19% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 33rd highest of 60 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 25 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 17th highest of 48 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 62% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 57% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 50 parents who had raised a concern 50th highest of 58 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 19% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 82% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 20 parents of children with SEND 12th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 33% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 72% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 51st highest of 60 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 32%). 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
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
30 pupils in this year group.
50% — 14 points below the Nottinghamshire average, and 12 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Nottinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 50% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 57% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 60% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 53% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 20 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 20 |
| Of those, offered a place | 20 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 42 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.8 · 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.
This is a Catholic 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
| Pupils | This school | Nottinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 96th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 20% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.8% | 24.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 62% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 1.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 16th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 67% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.9% | 11.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 11th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 74% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 26.2% | 12.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 50th lowest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Lower than 81% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 72nd lowest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Lower than 64% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.4% | 11.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 111th lowest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Lower than 30% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.6 | 1.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 129th lowest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Lower than 13% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 87th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 49% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.5 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 95th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 57% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.1 | 11.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 75th highest of 127 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 42% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.4% | 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
- The Florence Nightingale Academy 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Greasley Beauvale Primary and Nursery School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lawrence View Primary and Nursery School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Springbank Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gilthill Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hollywell Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cotmanhay Junior School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected
- Awsworth Primary and Nursery School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Langley Mill CofE Infant School and Nursery 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Priory Catholic Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Priory Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 26 November 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 19 March 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did The Priory Catholic Voluntary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 12 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend The Priory Catholic Voluntary Academy?
81% of the 62 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend The Priory Catholic Voluntary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is The Priory Catholic Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 20 families put The Priory Catholic Voluntary Academy as their first choice for 20 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 20 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 137909.
- 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.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.