Awsworth Primary and Nursery School, Nottingham

In its own words: "Welcome to the Vision and Values page of Awsworth Primary and Nursery School. As a one and a half form entry academy located in the charming rural village of Awsworth, on the border of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, we take great pride in nurturing a warm, inclusive learning environment for every child."

From the headteacher's welcome: "At Awsworth, we believe every child deserves to feel proud of who they are, confident in what they can achieve and excited about the future ahead of them. Our vision is simple: we strive for every child to achieve their BEST . BEST at Awsworth means developing Belief, Effort, Success and Teamwork ."

In 2025, 70% of Year 6 pupils at Awsworth Primary and Nursery School reached the expected standard in reading and 62% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Nottinghamshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (71% in reading, 58% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 31 families put Awsworth Primary and Nursery School as their first choice and 43 named it as one of their preferences, for 31 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 Awsworth Primary and Nursery School are Gilthill Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 83% reading, 83% maths); Cotmanhay Junior School (1.1 miles, Good, 56% reading, 62% maths); Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School (1.1 miles, Good); and Hollywell Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 83% reading, 87% maths).

Awsworth Primary and Nursery School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

Awsworth Primary and Nursery School is one of 24 schools run by East Midlands Education Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 65% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 38 pupils (14.5%) received SEN support and 1 (0.4%) 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 a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

Awsworth Primary and Nursery School had 10 teachers in 2026, one for every 25 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Ilkeston Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Middleton Street (adjacent), 80 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 58 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Nottinghamshire (101).

In 2024/25, Awsworth Primary and Nursery School issued 13 suspensions, 4.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Awsworth Primary and Nursery School are The Kimberley School (1.5 miles) and Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy (1.8 miles).