Greenfields Community School, Nottingham
Greenfields Community School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Nottingham. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2020. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 105th-highest of the 191 schools in Nottingham with published results, and 7,071st of 14,452 across England. It was 95% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2020)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Nottingham (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Greenfields Community School in detail
Greenfields Community School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "We are all very proud of our school and the education that we offer to our children and families in a busy but caring atmosphere. Hopefully, you will find a taster of the school, as well as providing regular updated information for both parents and pupils."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 79% of Year 6 pupils at Greenfields Community School reached the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 73% in Nottingham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (83% in reading, 76% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Greenfields Community School
For September 2026 entry, 31 families put Greenfields Community School as their first choice and 61 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Greenfields Community School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Greenfields Community School are Welbeck Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 86% reading, 86% maths); Victoria Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 62% reading, 60% maths); St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School (0.7 miles, Good, 78% reading, 84% maths); and William Booth Primary and Nursery School (0.9 miles, Good, 71% reading, 64% maths).
Greenfields Community School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Welbeck Primary SchoolVictoria Primary SchoolSt Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery SchoolWilliam Booth Primary and Nursery School
What parents say
14 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Greenfields Community School (as of September 2025): 79% would recommend the school, 79% say their child is happy there and 50% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (50%).
Who goes there
57% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Mixed (28%), White British (24%) and Asian (23%).
Staffing
Greenfields Community School had 14 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Queens Walk Tram Stop, about 520 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
18 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wilford Crescent, 160 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 961 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.
Suspensions and exclusions
Greenfields Community School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Greenfields Community School are Clayfield House (0.4 miles), The Nottingham Emmanuel School (0.6 miles), The Becket School (1 mile) and The West Bridgford School (1.5 miles).
Clayfield HouseThe Nottingham Emmanuel SchoolThe Becket SchoolThe West Bridgford School
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; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; 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 March 2020, 6 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
Early Years
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Greenfields is a caring, welcoming school where every child feels valued and safe. The school excels in teaching reading and mathematics, helping most pupils progress well. Beyond academics, pupils benefit from enriching trips, sports, music, and outdoor learning that develop their talents and broaden their horizons.
Key Strengths
- Strong teaching of reading and phonics from the start, with pupils becoming confident readers
- Well-sequenced mathematics curriculum with expert teaching that helps pupils progress effectively
- Inclusive environment with skilled staff supporting pupils with special educational needs
- Enriching experiences including residential trips, visiting experts, outdoor learning, and university links
- Calm, orderly school where pupils behave well and feel safe and heard
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum in foundation subjects (non-core subjects) needs clearer definition of what pupils must learn and in what order
- Teachers' checks of pupils' knowledge in foundation subjects are not accurate enough to identify gaps in learning
- In some subjects, teachers lack a clear picture of what pupils know, affecting the quality of teaching
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with school taking pupil safety seriously and creating an open, positive culture.
Extracurricular Activities
Residential trips, visiting experts, learning outdoors, university links, musical opportunities, sporting activities, eco-team, playtime buddies, breakfast club
Greenfields Community School is a welcoming and inclusive primary school where pupils love to learn and achieve well, particularly in English and mathematics. The school has maintained good standards since its previous inspection in 2020.
At a Glance
32.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
14 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 83% to 79% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 76% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 72% to 66% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
22.6
Avg class size
28.3
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
10
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Greenfields Community School
Wollaton Camp 2026
12 Jul 2026
The Spring Term Attendance Draw.
27 Mar 2026
Holiday Activity
24 Mar 2026
Spring Spectacular!
13 Mar 2026
RSPB Big Schools Bird Watch 2026
2 Feb 2026
Attendance Prizes!
19 Dec 2025
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Term dates
Greenfields Community School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Nottingham. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Wednesday 2 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)
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Greenfields Community School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Greenfields Community School is in Nottingham; for families living there:
Apply to Nottingham for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 57
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 11
- Children hurt
- 7
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 57 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 46 slight.
7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
12 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
Your chances of a place at Greenfields Community School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
200 pupils
210 places
10 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 Nottingham council
Places available
3,880
Applications
2,934
Got 1st preference
94.9%
Got preferred school
98.9%
All primary applications across Nottingham council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(5)
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
42
SEN Support
10
EHC Plans
22.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
235
Total Pupils
117
Boys
118
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
14
Teachers
16.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,216
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,463
Per pupil
£1478k
Total funding
£124k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.7%
Overall absence
16.2%
Persistent absence
191
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
Questions parents ask about Greenfields Community School
What are SATs results like at Greenfields Community School?
Of the pupils at Greenfields Community School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 79% reached the expected standard in reading and 76% did so in maths.
What is Greenfields Community School's Ofsted rating?
Greenfields Community School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2020, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Greenfields Community School?
No fixed boundary. When Greenfields Community School is oversubscribed, Nottingham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Greenfields Community School?
Greenfields Community School was close to full in 2025, at 95% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Greenfields Community School?
Classes at Greenfields Community School average 22.6 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Greenfields Community School?
Greenfields Community School has around 235 pupils on roll. 33% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Greenfields Community School?
6.7% of sessions were missed at Greenfields Community School in 2024/25. 16.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Greenfields Community School?
Apply through Nottingham's coordinated admissions process, naming Greenfields Community 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.
What are Greenfields Community School's term dates?
Greenfields Community School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Nottingham. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Wednesday 2 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).
How many road collisions happen near Greenfields Community School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 57 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 46 slight. 7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 12 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 Greenfields Community School?
Greenfields Community School is at Orange Gardens, The Meadows, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 2JE.
Sources: Nottingham term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)