The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% 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 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 262
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 45.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- Trust
- TRANSFORM TRUST
- Head
- Ms Sophie Wan
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Winscombe Mount, Clifton Estate, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG11 9FP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Milford Academy
Primary · 608m away
Blessed Robert Widmerpool Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 622m away
Whitegate Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 711m away
The Glapton Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Nethergate School
Special school · 1.5km away
Nethergate Academy
Academy · 1.5km away
James Peacock Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.9km away
Farnborough Spencer Academy
Secondary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Highbank Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Highbank Primary and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Highbank Primary and Nursery School?
Highbank Primary and Nursery School currently has 262 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Highbank Primary and Nursery School take?
Highbank Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Highbank Primary and Nursery School?
Highbank Primary and Nursery School is in Nottingham, NG11 9FP, in the Nottingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Highbank Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Highbank 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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