The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (111% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 468
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 29.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- Trust
- OLD BASFORD SCHOOL
- Head
- Mrs Laura Duffin (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Percy Street, Old Basford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG6 0GF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Nottingham Bluecoat School and Technology College
Secondary · 1.5km away
Bluecoat Aspley Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Scotholme Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.7km away
Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.8km away
Nottingham Girls' Academy
Secondary · 1.9km away
Aspley Wood School
Special school · 2.0km away
Berridge Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Old Basford School's Ofsted rating?
Old Basford School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Old Basford School?
Old Basford School currently has 468 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Old Basford School take?
Old Basford School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Old Basford School?
Old Basford School is in Nottingham, NG6 0GF, in the Nottingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Old Basford School have a sixth form?
No, Old Basford School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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