Berridge Primary and Nursery School, Nottingham

From the headteacher's welcome: "Please feel free to contact us if you need any further information or support. Berridge Primary School is an inclusive, friendly, community school where children have opportunities to thrive. We are proud to be part of a multi-cultural community where all cultures and beliefs are respected and celebrated."

In 2025, 76% of Year 6 pupils at Berridge Primary and Nursery School reached the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 73% in Nottingham and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 60% in reading and 61% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 60 families put Berridge Primary and Nursery School as their first choice and 91 named it as one of their preferences, for 65 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Berridge Primary and Nursery School are Bluecoat Bentinck Primary Academy (0.4 miles, 41% reading, 63% maths); Scotholme Primary and Nursery School (0.4 miles, Good, 87% reading, 76% maths); Mellers Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 84% reading, 78% maths); and St Mary's Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 90% reading, 93% maths).

Berridge Primary and Nursery School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

12 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Berridge Primary and Nursery School (as of September 2025): 92% would recommend the school, 92% say their child is happy there and 67% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (92%); the weakest, that the school supports their child's wider development (67%).

91.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (58%), Black (14%) and other ethnic groups (7%).

In 2026, 80 pupils (12.8%) received SEN support and 9 (1.4%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Hyson Green Market Tram Stop, about 460 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).

19 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Alfreton Road, 100 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Berridge Primary and Nursery School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 831 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Nottingham (391), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Berridge Primary and Nursery School issued 4 suspensions, 0.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Berridge Primary and Nursery School are Djanogly City Academy (0.6 miles), Bluecoat Aspley Academy (0.7 miles), Nottingham Girls' Academy (1 mile) and Bluecoat Trent Academy (1 mile).