Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School, Nottingham

In its own words: "I work alongside a team of fantastic talented individuals who strive every day to make sure the journey of a child through Blue Bell is one of Aiming High and Respecting and Caring for Ourselves and Each Other. Keep reading to find out more about who we are and what we are about. Mrs R. Martin - Headteacher."

From the headteacher's welcome: "My name is Kate Holloway, and I am incredibly proud to be serving as Interim Headteacher for the 2026-27 academic year at this wonderful school, which sits at the heart of a passionate, multicultural and diverse community."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School reached the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 73% in Nottingham and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (85% in reading, 81% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 39 families put Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School as their first choice and 80 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.

The nearest other state primary schools to Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School are Our Lady & St Edward Primary & Nursery Catholic Voluntary Academy (under 0.1 miles, Good, 61% reading, 52% maths); St Ann's Well Academy (0.3 miles, Good, 71% reading, 68% maths); Hogarth Academy (0.5 miles, Good, 81% reading, 90% maths); and Edale Rise Primary & Nursery School (0.5 miles, Good, 79% reading, 72% maths).

Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

Blue Bell Hill Primary 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.

41 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School (as of September 2025): 93% would recommend the school, 95% say their child is happy there and 61% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (95%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (61%).

37.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 50.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Black (26%), White British (25%) and Mixed (17%).

In 2026, 80 pupils (17.7%) received SEN support and 8 (1.8%) 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 Lace Market Tram Stop, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Dowson Street, 60 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Blue Bell Hill Primary 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.

In August 2026, police recorded 948 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Nottingham (391), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School issued 5 suspensions, 1.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School are Nottingham Academy (0.9 miles) and The Wells Academy (1.1 miles).