Fig Tree Primary School, Nottingham
Fig Tree Primary School is an independent school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Nottingham. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Fig Tree Primary School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Fig Tree Primary School are Take 1 Learning Centre (0.2 miles, Good); Nottingham High School (0.4 miles, selective); Nottingham Girls' High School GDST (0.5 miles, selective); and St Joseph's School (0.7 miles).
Take 1 Learning CentreNottingham High SchoolNottingham Girls' High School GDSTSt Joseph's School
Who goes there
In 2026, 0 pupils (0%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is The Forest Tram Stop, about 270 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Claypole Road, 120 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Fig Tree Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 1224 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Nottingham (391), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Fig Tree Primary School creates a warm, caring environment where children thrive academically and personally. Teachers use good subject knowledge to engage pupils, particularly in mathematics and reading, helping them achieve well. The school offers a range of enrichment activities and promotes respect, diversity and personal development, with pupils developing excellent attitudes to learning and strong communication skills.
Key Strengths
- Well-sequenced mathematics curriculum that builds on prior learning and develops reasoning skills
- Strong reading programme with structured phonics that helps most pupils become confident readers quickly
- High expectations for behaviour and positive pupil attitudes to learning
- Broad range of after-school clubs and personal development opportunities
- Caring, warm school environment where pupils feel supported and valued
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers not consistently using assessment information to identify and address knowledge gaps before moving pupils to new learning
- Some staff not routinely checking phonics accuracy in early reading sessions, which can slow progress for some pupils
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with policies available on the school website and accurate risk assessments in place.
Extracurricular Activities
After-school clubs
Fig Tree Primary School is an independent Islamic primary school rated Good overall. Pupils enjoy attending and make good progress across a broad curriculum, with particularly strong achievement in mathematics and reading.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 3 nearby schools
Keep up with Fig Tree Primary School
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 164
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 36
- Children hurt
- 16
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 164 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 36 serious and 128 slight.
16 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 10 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
21 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 Nottingham is 37 (the median across 119 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
61%
Available places
90 pupils
147 places
57 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Nottingham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Nottingham
Across Nottingham council
Places available
3,708
Applications
3,688
Got 1st preference
80.3%
Got preferred school
94.1%
All secondary applications across Nottingham council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
0.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
90
Total Pupils
40
Boys
50
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Fig Tree Primary School
Questions parents ask about Fig Tree Primary School
What is Fig Tree Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Fig Tree Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2024.
Does Fig Tree Primary School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in November 2024, Fig Tree Primary School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Fig Tree Primary School?
Fig Tree Primary School has around 90 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Fig Tree Primary School?
Fig Tree Primary School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Fig Tree Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 164 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 36 serious and 128 slight. 16 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 10 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 21 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 Nottingham is 37 (the median across 119 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Fig Tree Primary School?
Fig Tree Primary School is at 30 Bentinck Road, Hyson Green, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 4AF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)