The short version
Below-average SATs results. 76% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 63% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 364
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 62.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- Head
- Miss L Haskey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Steadfold Close, Bulwell, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG6 8AX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHempshill Hall Primary School
Primary · 825m away
Rufford Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 901m away
Cantrell Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
Bulwell St Mary's Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.2km away
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Bulwell Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Rosslyn Park Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.3km away
Southwark Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Crabtree Farm Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Crabtree Farm Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Crabtree Farm Primary School?
Crabtree Farm Primary School currently has 364 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Crabtree Farm Primary School take?
Crabtree Farm Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Crabtree Farm Primary School?
Crabtree Farm Primary School is in Nottingham, NG6 8AX, in the Nottingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Crabtree Farm Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Crabtree Farm Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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