The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 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
- 406
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 26.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- Head
- Mrs Sally Dakin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Armstrong Road, Bulwell, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG6 7AT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCrabtree Farm Primary School
Primary · 825m away
Rufford Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
Mornington Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Rosslyn Park Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.3km away
Bulwell St Mary's Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.7km away
Larkfields Infant School
Primary · 1.8km away
The Bulwell Academy
Secondary · 1.8km away
Cantrell Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hempshill Hall Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hempshill Hall Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hempshill Hall Primary School?
Hempshill Hall Primary School currently has 406 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hempshill Hall Primary School take?
Hempshill Hall Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hempshill Hall Primary School?
Hempshill Hall Primary School is in Nottingham, NG6 7AT, in the Nottingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hempshill Hall Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hempshill Hall Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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