Coppice Farm Primary School, Nottingham
Coppice Farm 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 January 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 35th-highest of the 191 schools in Nottingham with published results, and 2,822nd of 14,452 across England. It was 92% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
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
Coppice Farm Primary School in detail
Coppice Farm Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "We are committed to helping our children learn and develop positive attitudes towards lifelong learning in a safe, secure and happy environment where everyone's contribution is valued."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Coppice Farm Primary School - a small school with a HUGE heart! Having joined the Head Leadership team here in September 2018, Coppice Farm very quickly found a place in my heart."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Coppice Farm 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 (89% in reading, 86% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Coppice Farm Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 28 families put Coppice Farm Primary School as their first choice and 82 named it as one of their preferences, for 28 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Coppice Farm Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Coppice Farm Primary School are Killisick Junior School (0.4 miles, Good, 83% reading, 81% maths); Pinewood Infant and Nursery School (0.5 miles, Outstanding); Robert Mellors Primary Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 85% reading, 85% maths); and Ernehale Junior School (0.6 miles, Good, 93% reading, 91% maths).
Coppice Farm Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Killisick Junior SchoolPinewood Infant and Nursery SchoolRobert Mellors Primary AcademyErnehale Junior School
Who goes there
11.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (65%), Mixed (12%) and Black (11%).
In 2026, 21 pupils (11.2%) received SEN support and 1 (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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Carlton Rail Station, about 2.8 miles away in a straight line.
15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Mapperley Orchard (opposite), 120 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Coppice Farm Primary School issued 12 suspensions, 6.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Coppice Farm Primary School are Christ The King Voluntary Academy (0.2 miles), Arnold Hill Spencer Academy (0.5 miles) and Redhill Academy (1 mile).
Christ The King Voluntary AcademyArnold Hill Spencer AcademyRedhill Academy
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from January 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Typically, pupils and parents and carers describe Coppice Farm as a 'friendly place to be'. Pupils behave well in lessons. Relationships are respectful and positive. There are high expectations of behaviour and pupils respond well. Classrooms are calm and purposeful. On occasion, when pupils struggle with school life, they are well supported. Pupils hold staff in high regard. They say teachers are kind and help them to learn new things.
Pupils say that they feel safe at school. Most parents agree that they are. Pupils are confident to tell an adult if they have a problem and trust that they will be listened to and supported. The school's dog mentor, Piper, is appreciated and loved by many. Pupils enjoy 'Piper time' when they are sad.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school provides a good quality of education. The school is developing the curriculum to make sure that it is well thought out and carefully planned. In most subjects, staff help pupils recall prior knowledge and connect it to what they are learning now. Pupils in Year 3 proudly explained how they have used their knowledge of fractions from Year 2 to learn how to add them this year. Pupils enjoy sharing what they have learned. Changes to the curriculum are still taking place in some subjects. These are beginning to have a positive impact on pupils' learning.
Staff take time to clearly explain concepts and model learning for pupils. This helps pupils to grasp new ideas quickly. Staff have high expectations of pupils. They encourage pupils to use precise vocabulary to express themselves and explain their thinking. This approach begins in the early years. For example, children can confidently describe where an object is using positional vocabulary, such as 'beneath, on top' and behind'.
From Ofsted's June 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its January 2019 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
21.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 89% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 86% to 90% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 73% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.3
Avg class size
24.0
Infant (KS1)
29.0
KS2
6
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Coppice Farm Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Coppice Farm Primary School.
- The Lime Trees at Ernehale Infant School920m away · Not yet graded
- The Lime Trees at Pinewood Infant and Nursery School920m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Coppice Farm 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 Coppice Farm Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Coppice Farm 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
- 15
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 9 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
1 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.
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Your chances of a place at Coppice Farm Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
192 pupils
209 places
17 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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(10)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
21
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
11.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
188
Total Pupils
100
Boys
88
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
17.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£42,833
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,425
Per pupil
£1107k
Total funding
£42k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.9%
Overall absence
11.7%
Persistent absence
171
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
Coppice Farm Primary School
Questions parents ask about Coppice Farm Primary School
What are SATs results like at Coppice Farm Primary School?
Of the pupils at Coppice Farm Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 83% reached the expected standard in reading and 90% did so in maths.
What is Coppice Farm Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Coppice Farm Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Coppice Farm Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Coppice Farm 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 Coppice Farm Primary School?
Coppice Farm Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 92% of its 209 places.
How big are the classes at Coppice Farm Primary School?
Classes at Coppice Farm Primary School average 27.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Coppice Farm Primary School?
Coppice Farm Primary School has around 188 pupils on roll. 21% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Coppice Farm Primary School?
4.9% of sessions were missed at Coppice Farm Primary School in 2024/25. 11.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Coppice Farm Primary School?
Apply through Nottinghamshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Coppice Farm 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 Coppice Farm Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Coppice Farm Primary School: The Lime Trees at Ernehale Infant School (920m away, registered, not yet graded) and The Lime Trees at Pinewood Infant and Nursery School (920m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Coppice Farm Primary School's term dates?
Coppice Farm 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 Coppice Farm Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 9 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 1 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 Coppice Farm Primary School?
Coppice Farm Primary School is at Laver Close, Arnold, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 7LS.
Sources: Nottinghamshire term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)