The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 49% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
49%
-13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 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.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 61 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 642
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 37.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- Head
- Mrs Shahida Chowdhury (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Stanley Road, Forest Fields, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 6GQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmScotholme Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 324m away
Djanogly City Academy
Secondary · 431m away
Take 1 Learning Centre
Independent · 496m away
Bluecoat Trent Academy
Secondary · 816m away
Fig Tree Primary School
Independent · 853m away
Berridge Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 938m away
Bluecoat Bentinck Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Unity Academy
Academy · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School?
Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School currently has 642 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School take?
Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School?
Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School is in Nottingham, NG7 6GQ, in the Nottingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Forest Fields 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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