Alderman Pounder Infant and Nursery School, Nottingham

In its own words: "On here you will find links to key policies, our Ofsted report and other important bits of information. At Alderman Pounder we strive to make this important stage of education as exciting and stimulating as possible for our children."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We may look like a traditional school building on the outside but inside, magical things happen. Our skilled, committed and caring team make a tremendous effort to get to know each child to enable them to grow into strong, independent, life-long learners, ensuring that the values we promote at Alderman Pounder are instilled in them all."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include gymnastics and choir.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care, from £7.00 per session.

Coming up: an open evening on Friday 13 November 2026 at 5pm, an open day on Saturday 14 November 2026 at 11am and an open day on Saturday 28 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

For September 2026 entry, 37 families put Alderman Pounder Infant and Nursery School as their first choice and 96 named it as one of their preferences, for 37 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Alderman Pounder Infant and Nursery School are Eskdale Junior School (0.1 miles, Outstanding, 82% reading, 84% maths); Sunnyside Spencer Academy (0.4 miles, Good, 92% reading, 88% maths); The Lanes Primary School (0.7 miles); and Chetwynd Spencer Academy (0.9 miles, Outstanding, 97% reading, 95% maths).

Alderman Pounder Infant and Nursery School is one of 39 schools run by Flying High Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 74% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

10.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (64%), Mixed (10%) and Black (9%).

In 2026, 24 pupils (13.2%) received SEN support and 5 (2.7%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Eskdale Drive Tram Stop, about 90 metres away (roughly a 1-minute walk).

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Burton Drive (opposite), 230 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Alderman Pounder Infant and Nursery School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

Alderman Pounder Infant and Nursery School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Alderman Pounder Infant and Nursery School are Alderman White School (0.6 miles), Chilwell School (0.7 miles), George Spencer Academy (1 mile) and Bramcote College (1.4 miles).