Burntstump Seely CofE Primary Academy, Nottingham

In its own words: "The story told is that children were spotted from the Seely car afterwards it was decided to build a school for the children who lived on the estate. The building is now a private house next door"

In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at Burntstump Seely CofE Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Nottinghamshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 79% in reading and 71% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 9 families put Burntstump Seely CofE Primary Academy as their first choice and 28 named it as one of their preferences, for 9 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 Burntstump Seely CofE Primary Academy are Sir John Sherbrooke Junior School (2.1 miles, Good, 67% reading, 66% maths); Manor Park Infant and Nursery School (2.2 miles, Good); St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 86% reading, 82% maths); and Beardall Fields Primary and Nursery School (2.5 miles, Good, 86% reading, 90% maths).

Burntstump Seely CofE Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

Burntstump Seely CofE Primary Academy is one of 24 schools run by Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham Multi-Academy Trust, an academy trust.

12 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Burntstump Seely CofE Primary Academy (as of September 2025): 92% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 33% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (33%).

5.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (54%), Mixed (26%) and Black (13%).

In 2026, 13 pupils (18.8%) received SEN support and 1 (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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

Burntstump Seely CofE Primary Academy had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Hucknall Tram Stop, about 2.7 miles away in a straight line.

In August 2026, police recorded 56 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, other theft and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Nottinghamshire (101).

Burntstump Seely CofE Primary Academy recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.