The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
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)
106
+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 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 229
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 19.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- Trust
- OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Sweeney-McGinty (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Mildenhall Crescent, Bestwood Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 5RS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGlade Hill Primary & Nursery School
Primary · Very close
Arnbrook Primary School
Primary · 368m away
Burford Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 848m away
Arnold Mill Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 919m away
Southglade Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.0km away
Redhill Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Robin Hood Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Warren Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School?
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School currently has 229 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School take?
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School?
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School is in Nottingham, NG5 5RS, in the Nottingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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