The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
114
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 441
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 43.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- Trust
- FLYING HIGH TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca Martin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Gordon Road, St Ann's, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG3 2LE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOur Lady & St Edward Primary & Nursery Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · Very close
Rosehill School
Special school · Very close
St Ann's Well Academy
Primary · 539m away
Hogarth Academy
Primary · 813m away
Edale Rise Primary & Nursery School
Primary · 825m away
Sycamore Academy
Primary · 827m away
Sneinton St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Primary · 897m away
Thorneywood Education Base
Miscellaneous · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School?
Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School currently has 441 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School take?
Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School?
Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School is in Nottingham, NG3 2LE, in the Nottingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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