The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a 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
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp 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)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 195
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 8.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Andrew Gotheridge (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Raglan Street, Eastwood, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 3GT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Florence Nightingale Academy
Primary · Very close
Jubilee House Christian School
Independent · 721m away
Greasley Beauvale Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 736m away
Progression 2 Work
Independent · 947m away
Springbank Academy
Primary · 987m away
Hall Park Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Gilthill Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Hollywell Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Priory Catholic Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Priory Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Priory Catholic Voluntary Academy?
The Priory Catholic Voluntary Academy currently has 195 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Priory Catholic Voluntary Academy take?
The Priory Catholic Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Priory Catholic Voluntary Academy?
The Priory Catholic Voluntary Academy is in Nottingham, NG16 3GT, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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