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Burford Primary and Nursery School
Oxclose Lane, Arnold, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 6FX, Nottingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.2 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
226
Capacity
235
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a high parent satisfaction rate of 90%, this primary school offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11. While 53% of students meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, this performance places the school in the top 77% nationally, indicating a solid educational foundation. However, only 7% of pupils achieve the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 14 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 53% | Bottom 23% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (38 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Progress is communicated
97%
My child makes good progress
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
School keeps me informed
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
My child feels safe
90%
My child is happy
90%
I'd recommend this school
90%
School supports development
90%
Behaviour is good
87%
School has high expectations
82%
School responds to concerns
71%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British46.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.7.5%
Asian Pakistani7.1%
Mixed Other6.6%
Asian Indian6.2%
White Other4.4%
Black African4.4%
Asian Other4.0%
Mixed W+B African3.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Black Other1.3%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Other0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Location
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52.99794, -1.14787 · NG5 6FX
School details
Local authorityNottingham
RegionEast Midlands
URN143060
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Burford Primary and Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
Burford Primary and Nursery School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 January 2025.
Is Burford Primary and Nursery School a good school?
Burford Primary and Nursery School scores 41.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Burford Primary and Nursery School?
Based on 38 Ofsted Parent View responses, Burford Primary and Nursery School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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