Bramcote Hills Primary School, Nottingham
Bramcote Hills Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Nottingham. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2021. That was 5 years ago, so the rating may not reflect the school today. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 30th-highest of the 191 schools in Nottingham with published results, and 2,234th of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2021)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- 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
Bramcote Hills Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at Bramcote Hills Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 90% 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 (90% in reading, 86% in maths).
Getting a place at Bramcote Hills Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 68 families put Bramcote Hills Primary School as their first choice and 165 named it as one of their preferences, for 65 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 3 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Bramcote Hills Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Bramcote Hills Primary School are Bramcote CofE Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 85% reading, 77% maths); Wadsworth Fields Primary School (0.7 miles); Firbeck Academy (1 mile, Good, 76% reading, 79% maths); and Albany Infant and Nursery School (1 mile, Good).
Bramcote Hills Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 2 of them.
Bramcote CofE Primary SchoolWadsworth Fields Primary SchoolFirbeck AcademyAlbany Infant and Nursery School
What parents say
123 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Bramcote Hills Primary School (as of April 2026): 95% would recommend the school, 97% say their child is happy there and 50% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (98%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (50%).
Who goes there
7.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 36.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (61%), Asian (13%) and Mixed (13%).
In 2026, 46 pupils (11.1%) received SEN support and 2 (0.5%) 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 Sandby Court, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Leisure Centre (adjacent), 350 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Bramcote Hills Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
Bramcote Hills Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Bramcote Hills Primary School are Bramcote College (0.2 miles), Alderman White School (0.9 miles), Fernwood School (1.2 miles) and Nottingham University Samworth Academy (1.7 miles).
Bramcote CollegeAlderman White SchoolFernwood SchoolNottingham University Samworth Academy
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; 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
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 9 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards: met
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Bramcote Hills excels at helping all children succeed, with particular strength in supporting those who face learning challenges through well-designed interventions and high expectations. The school's calm, inclusive atmosphere helps pupils feel known and valued, whilst a carefully planned curriculum builds knowledge progressively across all subjects. Parents greatly appreciate the strong relationships staff build with their children and the school's commitment to personal development and wellbeing.
Key Strengths
- Consistently strong pupil achievement with meticulous progress tracking and well-sequenced curriculum
- Excellent attendance and behaviour management through clear expectations and supportive pastoral systems
- High-quality teaching with strong subject knowledge, particularly in early reading and phonics
- Inclusive approach ensuring pupils with additional needs receive timely, precise support
- Warm, respectful relationships between staff and pupils creating a calm, purposeful learning environment
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, visits to the Holocaust Centre, residential experiences, creative and artistic opportunities
Bramcote Hills Primary School is a strong-performing primary school with ambitious leaders committed to ensuring all pupils, including those facing barriers to learning, achieve well. The school maintains high expectations, effective teaching, and a positive, inclusive culture where pupils feel safe, valued and supported.
At a Glance
7.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
123 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 90% to 86% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 86% to 90% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 83% to 88% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.7
Avg class size
29.5
Infant (KS1)
29.9
KS2
14
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Bramcote Hills Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Bramcote Hills Primary School.
- Ace Sports Midlands : Bramcote C of E Wraparound540m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Bramcote Hills Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Nottinghamshire. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 19 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 28 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Tuesday 21 December 2027 (half term Monday 18 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Wednesday 26 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Bramcote Hills Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Bramcote Hills 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
- 14
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 14 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 1 serious and 12 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
5 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.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Bramcote Hills Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
416 pupils
420 places
4 spare places 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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
46
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
11.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
416
Total Pupils
210
Boys
206
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
19
Teachers
21.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,891
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,005
Per pupil
£2247k
Total funding
£53k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.1%
Overall absence
5.2%
Persistent absence
368
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
Bramcote Hills Primary School
Questions parents ask about Bramcote Hills Primary School
What are SATs results like at Bramcote Hills Primary School?
Of the pupils at Bramcote Hills Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 86% reached the expected standard in reading and 90% did so in maths.
What is Bramcote Hills Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bramcote Hills Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2026, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2021, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Bramcote Hills Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Bramcote Hills 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 Bramcote Hills Primary School?
Bramcote Hills Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Bramcote Hills Primary School?
Classes at Bramcote Hills Primary School average 29.7 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Bramcote Hills Primary School?
Bramcote Hills Primary School has around 416 pupils on roll. 8% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Bramcote Hills Primary School?
3.1% of sessions were missed at Bramcote Hills Primary School in 2024/25. 5.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Bramcote Hills Primary School?
Apply through Nottinghamshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Bramcote Hills 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 Bramcote Hills Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Bramcote Hills Primary School: Ace Sports Midlands : Bramcote C of E Wraparound (540m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Bramcote Hills Primary School's term dates?
Bramcote Hills Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Nottinghamshire. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 19 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 28 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Tuesday 21 December 2027 (half term Monday 18 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Wednesday 26 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Bramcote Hills Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 14 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 1 serious and 12 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 5 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 Bramcote Hills Primary School?
Bramcote Hills Primary School is at Moor Lane, Bramcote Hills, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 3GE.
Sources: Nottinghamshire term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)