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Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School
Southfield Road, Western Boulevard, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 3PL, Nottingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.7 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
432
Capacity
480
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, where it ranks in the top 77% nationally. However, only 5% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, the school serves a diverse community with a total of 432 pupils, but parents may want to consider the school's limited LocaleIQ score, which suggests it is performing better than only 24% of schools.
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Last inspected: 21 September 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani51.6%
Asian Indian8.8%
White British7.9%
Black African7.6%
Other5.6%
Mixed Other3.7%
Asian Other2.8%
Asian Bangladeshi2.5%
White Other2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Asian Chinese1.6%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black Other0.2%
Location
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52.96058, -1.18979 · NG8 3PL
School details
Local authorityNottingham
RegionEast Midlands
URN144461
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 September 2021.
Is Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School a good school?
Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School scores 23.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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