Abbey Road Primary School, Nottingham
Abbey Road Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Nottingham, part of Equals Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 17th-highest of the 191 schools in Nottingham with published results, and 1,534th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 103% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Nottinghamshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Abbey Road Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 91% of Year 6 pupils at Abbey Road Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 89% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Nottinghamshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 83% in reading and 80% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Abbey Road Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 41 families put Abbey Road Primary School as their first choice and 205 named it as one of their preferences, for 42 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Abbey Road Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Abbey Road Primary School are St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School (0.1 miles, Good, 83% reading, 85% maths); West Bridgford Junior School (0.2 miles, Good, 90% reading, 92% maths); Pierrepont Gamston Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 83% reading, 92% maths); and West Bridgford Infant School (0.6 miles, Good).
Abbey Road Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary SchoolWest Bridgford Junior SchoolPierrepont Gamston Primary SchoolWest Bridgford Infant School
The trust
Abbey Road Primary School is one of 19 schools run by Equals Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 67% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
6.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 36 pupils (8.4%) received SEN support and 7 (1.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Wilford Lane Tram Stop, about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.
15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hexham Close (adjacent), 170 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Abbey Road Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 182 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Nottinghamshire (101), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Abbey Road Primary School issued 10 suspensions, 2.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Abbey Road Primary School are Rushcliffe Spencer Academy (0.8 miles), The West Bridgford School (1 mile), Clayfield House (1 mile) and The Nottingham Emmanuel School (1.4 miles).
Rushcliffe Spencer AcademyThe West Bridgford SchoolClayfield HouseThe Nottingham Emmanuel School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
6.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 83% to 91% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 80% to 89% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 81% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.8
Avg class size
29.8
Infant (KS1)
31.5
KS2
14
Total classes
7 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Abbey Road Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Abbey Road Primary School.
- The Lime Trees at Abbey Road Primary SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
- Abbey Road Kids Club LtdAt the school · Not yet graded
- TB Sport at West Bridgford Juniors330m away · Not yet graded
- Nottingham West Bridgford850m away · Not yet graded
- WBOOSC - Infant School Club940m away · Not yet graded
- Rattle and Roll Performance Holiday Club - West Bridgford Infants940m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Abbey Road Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Nottinghamshire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Abbey Road Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Abbey Road Primary School is in Nottinghamshire; for families living there:
- Nottinghamshire's school travel policy: Under 16 Transport Policy 2026-2027
- How to apply: Apply for under 16 travel assistance
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 11
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 11 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 10 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Nottinghamshire is 10 (the median across 370 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Your chances of a place at Abbey Road Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
103%
Over capacity
434 pupils
420 places
14 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Nottingham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Nottingham
Across Nottinghamshire council
Places available
10,513
Applications
7,912
Got 1st preference
99.1%
Got preferred school
99.7%
All primary applications across Nottinghamshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
36
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
10.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
431
Total Pupils
235
Boys
196
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
21
Teachers
20.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,768
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,955
Per pupil
£2299k
Total funding
£39k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.2%
Overall absence
2.4%
Persistent absence
376
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about Abbey Road Primary School
What are SATs results like at Abbey Road Primary School?
Of the pupils at Abbey Road Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 91% reached the expected standard in reading and 89% did so in maths.
What is Abbey Road Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Abbey Road Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2023.
What is the catchment area for Abbey Road Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Abbey Road Primary School is oversubscribed, Nottinghamshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Abbey Road Primary School?
Abbey Road Primary School was full in 2025, at 103% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Abbey Road Primary School?
Classes at Abbey Road Primary School average 30.8 pupils (2025/26). 7 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Abbey Road Primary School?
Abbey Road Primary School has around 431 pupils on roll. 7% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Abbey Road Primary School?
3.2% of sessions were missed at Abbey Road Primary School in 2024/25. 2.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Abbey Road Primary School?
Apply through Nottinghamshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Abbey Road Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Abbey Road Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs at the school: The Lime Trees at Abbey Road Primary School (registered, not yet graded) and Abbey Road Kids Club Ltd (registered, not yet graded). There are 4 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Abbey Road Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 11 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 10 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Nottinghamshire is 10 (the median across 370 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Abbey Road Primary School?
Abbey Road Primary School is at Tewkesbury Close, West Bridgford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 5ND.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)