Edwalton Primary School, Nottingham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Edwalton Primary School creates a nurturing, aspirational environment where pupils thrive academically and personally. Teachers prioritise vocabulary development and clear knowledge instruction, leading to high attainment particularly in mathematics. The school provides enriching experiences including learning on its own farm and woodlands, alongside visits and visitors that challenge pupils and nurture their talents.
Key Strengths
- Strong, well-structured curriculum with clear learning progressions from Reception onwards
- Excellent phonics teaching and reading support, helping all pupils become confident readers
- High-quality staff training and collaborative approaches to continuous improvement
- Inclusive environment with strong support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special needs
- Excellent personal development programme preparing pupils for life in modern Britain
Areas for Improvement
- In some foundation subjects, learning activities are not always designed effectively enough to deepen pupils' knowledge and skills
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Farm and woodlands learning, eco leaders, school parliamentarians, play leaders, inspiring visits and visitors, wide range of enrichment activities
Edwalton Primary School has maintained the good standards from its previous inspection. Pupils feel valued and safe, with access to an ambitious and well-structured curriculum that builds their knowledge carefully over time.
At a Glance
16.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
113 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 78% to 91%. Maths has remained stable at around 88%. Writing has improved from 80% to 88%.
Class Sizes
29.2
Avg class size
27.0
Infant (KS1)
30.9
KS2
14
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
396 pupils
420 capacity
24 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Nottingham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Nottingham
Admissions Demand - Nottinghamshire
Places available
10,563
Applications
7,998
Got 1st preference
95.8%
Got preferred school
99.4%
Primary admissions across Nottinghamshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(104)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.54245%
Overall absence
5.91398%
Persistent absence
372
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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