Eskdale Junior School, Nottingham
Eskdale Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Nottingham. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 60th-highest of the 191 schools in Nottingham with published results, and 4,333rd of 14,452 across England. It was 89% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2013)
- Capacity
- 89% full
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Eskdale Junior School in detail
Eskdale Junior School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "A busy school of high expectation and aspiration that prides itself upon excellence in our commitment to the academic and personal development of all the pupils in our care."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care, from £7.50 per session.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at Eskdale Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 84% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Nottinghamshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 86% in reading and 90% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Eskdale Junior School
Across Nottinghamshire, 99% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 100% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Nottinghamshire lodged 239 appeals against primary school offers; 149 reached a hearing and 13 succeeded (8.7% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Eskdale Junior School are Alderman Pounder Infant and Nursery School (0.1 miles, Good); Sunnyside Spencer Academy (0.3 miles, Good, 92% reading, 88% maths); The Lanes Primary School (0.8 miles); and Chetwynd Spencer Academy (0.8 miles, Outstanding, 97% reading, 95% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Eskdale Junior School.
Alderman Pounder Infant and Nursery SchoolSunnyside Spencer AcademyThe Lanes Primary SchoolChetwynd Spencer Academy
What parents say
61 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Eskdale Junior School (as of September 2025): 98% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 86% 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 supports their child's wider development (85%).
Who goes there
33.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 32 pupils (12.9%) received SEN support and 1 (0.4%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Eskdale Drive Tram Stop, about 230 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Kirkbride Court (adjacent), 260 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Eskdale Junior School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Eskdale Junior School are Alderman White School (0.6 miles), Chilwell School (0.8 miles), George Spencer Academy (0.9 miles) and Bramcote College (1.4 miles).
Alderman White SchoolChilwell SchoolGeorge Spencer AcademyBramcote College
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); 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 · 2 years agoThis judgement is from June 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils thrive at Eskdale Junior School. They say they enjoy learning new things and that the staff are kind. The school has extremely high expectations of pupils' achievement. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve exceptionally well, particularly in mathematics and reading.
The school's 'STARS' values of 'skills and knowledge for life, take care, aim high, respond to challenge and self-discipline' underpin all the school does. Pupils said these values help them understand behaviour and learning expectations. Pupils quickly become confident and resilient learners. Pupils' behaviour in lessons and around school is exceptional. Pupils are polite and respectful to each other and to staff. They feel safe in school.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has developed an ambitious curriculum that outlines the knowledge, skills and vocabulary pupils should learn and when. This supports teachers in delivering the curriculum exceptionally well. Teachers use their excellent subject knowledge to design activities that precisely match the intended learning. As a result, pupils securely build on their knowledge over time. Pupils, including those with SEND, make excellent progress through the curriculum. They produce high-quality work.
Teachers skilfully check how well pupils learn. They quickly address any errors or misconceptions that pupils may have. Teachers question pupils to develop their understanding highly effectively. They ensure that pupils develop their grasp of important vocabulary. This helps pupils express their thoughts and ideas clearly and accurately.
From Ofsted's October 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 Outstanding at its June 2013 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
33.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
61 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 86% to 82% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 90% to 84% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 77% to 82% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.0
Avg class size
30.0
KS2
1
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Eskdale Junior School
Term dates
Eskdale Junior 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
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Eskdale Junior School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Eskdale Junior 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
- 3
- Fatal
- 2
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 1 serious and 0 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 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
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
89%
Available places
249 pupils
280 places
31 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.
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
32
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
13.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
248
Total Pupils
128
Boys
120
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
20.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,435
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,383
Per pupil
£1509k
Total funding
£105k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.3%
Overall absence
7.1%
Persistent absence
255
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
Eskdale Junior School
Questions parents ask about Eskdale Junior School
What are SATs results like at Eskdale Junior School?
Of the pupils at Eskdale Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 82% reached the expected standard in reading and 84% did so in maths.
What is Eskdale Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Eskdale Junior School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2013, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Eskdale Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When Eskdale Junior 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 Eskdale Junior School?
Eskdale Junior School was not full in 2025: it ran at 89% of its 280 places.
How big are the classes at Eskdale Junior School?
Classes at Eskdale Junior School average 30 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Eskdale Junior School?
Eskdale Junior School has around 248 pupils on roll. 34% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Eskdale Junior School?
3.3% of sessions were missed at Eskdale Junior School in 2024/25. 7.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Eskdale Junior School?
Apply through Nottinghamshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Eskdale Junior School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
What are Eskdale Junior School's term dates?
Eskdale Junior 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 Eskdale Junior School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 1 serious and 0 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 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 Eskdale Junior School?
Eskdale Junior School is at Eskdale Drive, Chilwell, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 5NA.
Sources: Nottinghamshire term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)