Haydn Primary School, Nottingham
Haydn Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Nottingham. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 20th-highest of the 191 schools in Nottingham with published results, and 1,757th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2013)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Nottingham (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Haydn Primary School in detail
Haydn Primary School in its own words
The school runs after-school care.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at Haydn Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 92% 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 (90% in reading, 92% in maths).
Getting a place at Haydn Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 89 families put Haydn Primary School as their first choice and 180 named it as one of their preferences, for 61 places offered. That is 1.5 first choices for every place. 28 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Haydn Primary School are Seely Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 73% reading, 67% maths); Carrington Primary and Nursery School (0.5 miles, Good, 62% reading, 76% maths); Claremont Primary and Nursery School (0.6 miles, Good, 67% reading, 72% maths); and Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School (0.7 miles, Good, 75% reading, 69% maths).
Haydn Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Seely Primary SchoolCarrington Primary and Nursery SchoolClaremont Primary and Nursery SchoolWalter Halls Primary and Early Years School
What parents say
108 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Haydn Primary School (as of September 2025): 91% would recommend the school, 94% say their child is happy there and 75% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (94%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (75%).
Who goes there
11.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 36 pupils (7.8%) received SEN support and 5 (1.1%) 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 autism.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Beaconsfield Street Tram Stop, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Haydn Road, 90 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Haydn Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Haydn Primary School are Nottingham Free School (0.5 miles), The Wells Academy (0.8 miles) and Bluecoat Trent Academy (0.8 miles).
Nottingham Free SchoolThe Wells AcademyBluecoat Trent Academy
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 October 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
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Haydn Primary School creates a safe, caring environment where all children thrive and feel valued. The school excels at developing well-rounded pupils through an impressive range of enrichment activities, trips and leadership opportunities. Children make a particularly strong start in the early years and develop into confident, fluent readers with excellent behaviour and attitudes to learning.
Key Strengths
- Excellent behaviour and attitudes - pupils are polite, respectful and attentive in lessons
- Outstanding personal development with a wide range of educational trips, activities and leadership opportunities for all pupils
- Strong systematic approach to teaching reading and phonics from early years, with skilled support for struggling readers
- Well-designed curriculum that ensures pupils develop increasingly secure knowledge and skills as they progress through school
- Outstanding early years provision where children settle quickly and thrive
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment approach is not consistently strong across all subjects - in areas not yet revised, teachers do not use assessment systematically enough to identify gaps and help pupils embed their learning
- School should ensure systematic checks on pupils' knowledge and understanding are used effectively in all subjects to inform teaching
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Educational trips, leadership roles for all pupils including those with SEND
Haydn Primary School is a vibrant, happy school where pupils flourish in a safe, caring environment. The school has high expectations for all pupils, including those who are disadvantaged or have SEND, and pupils achieve high standards by the end of Year 6.
At a Glance
11.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
108 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 remained stable at around 87% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 92% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 90% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.3
Avg class size
29.8
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
12
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Haydn Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Haydn Primary School.
- Haydn Road After School Club (HOSCA)At the school · Not yet graded
- Sherwood Kumon Centre230m away · Not yet graded
- The Lime Trees at Seely Primary and Nursery School510m away · Not yet graded
- The Lime Trees at Carrington Primary School900m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Haydn Primary 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
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Haydn Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Haydn Primary 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
- 63
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 8
- Children hurt
- 11
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 63 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 55 slight.
11 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 8 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
9 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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
418 pupils
420 places
2 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(11)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
36
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
8.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
459
Total Pupils
231
Boys
228
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
23
Teachers
20.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,229
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,155
Per pupil
£2319k
Total funding
£70k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.9%
Overall absence
7.0%
Persistent absence
372
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
Haydn Primary School
Questions parents ask about Haydn Primary School
What are SATs results like at Haydn Primary School?
Of the pupils at Haydn Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 87% reached the expected standard in reading and 92% did so in maths.
What is Haydn Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Haydn Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2013, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Haydn Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Haydn Primary 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 Haydn Primary School?
Haydn Primary School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Haydn Primary School?
Classes at Haydn Primary School average 29.3 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 Haydn Primary School?
Haydn Primary School has around 459 pupils on roll. 12% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Haydn Primary School?
3.9% of sessions were missed at Haydn Primary School in 2024/25. 7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Haydn Primary School?
Apply through Nottingham's coordinated admissions process, naming Haydn 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 Haydn Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Haydn Road After School Club (HOSCA) (registered, not yet graded). There are 3 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Haydn Primary School's term dates?
Haydn Primary 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 Haydn Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 63 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 55 slight. 11 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 8 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 9 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 Haydn Primary School?
Haydn Primary School is at Haydn Road, Sherwood, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 2JU.
Sources: Nottingham term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)