SchoolScoresWoodthorpe Infant School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 7 · Mixed
Arno Vale Road, Woodthorpe, Nottingham, NG5 4JG
0115 926 3820 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 21 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
85 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 16th highest of 60 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 6th highest of 60 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 76% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 9th highest of 60 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 73% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 15 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 29th highest of 48 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 44% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 53% | 57% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 50 parents who had raised a concern Joint 2nd highest of 58 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 95% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 4th highest of 60 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 87% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 48%). 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 about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 57 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 56 |
| Of those, offered a place | 56 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 177 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.1 · 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 | Nottinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 128th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 2% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 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 60th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 25% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.7% | 11.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 75th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 41% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 12.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 16th lowest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Lower than 96% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.2% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 42nd lowest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Lower than 81% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.7% | 11.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 61st highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 66% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.9 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 49th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 84% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.0 | 11.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 58th highest of 127 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 56% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 14.3% | 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
- Arno Vale Junior School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024, before conversion) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ernehale Junior School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ernehale Infant School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Arnold View Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Robert Mellors Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Arnold Mill Primary and Nursery School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020, before conversion) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Coppice Farm Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Arnbrook Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Woodthorpe Infant School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 21 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
Would parents recommend Woodthorpe Infant School?
99% of the 85 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Woodthorpe Infant School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Woodthorpe Infant School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 56 families put Woodthorpe Infant School as their first choice for 57 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 56 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 122511.
- 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.