Hempshill Hall Primary School, Nottingham
Hempshill Hall Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Nottingham. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 100th-highest of the 191 schools in Nottingham with published results, and 6,834th of 14,452 across England. It was 90% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
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
Hempshill Hall Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at Hempshill Hall Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 73% in Nottingham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 71% in reading and 64% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Hempshill Hall Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 37 families put Hempshill Hall Primary School as their first choice and 54 named it as one of their preferences, for 37 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Hempshill Hall Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Hempshill Hall Primary School are Snape Wood Primary and Nursery School (0.5 miles, Good, 45% reading, 50% maths); Crabtree Farm Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 69% reading, 76% maths); Horsendale Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 70% reading, 74% maths); and Rufford Primary and Nursery School (0.7 miles, Good, 68% reading, 64% maths).
Hempshill Hall Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Snape Wood Primary and Nursery SchoolCrabtree Farm Primary SchoolHorsendale Primary SchoolRufford Primary and Nursery School
What parents say
26 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Hempshill Hall Primary School (as of September 2025): 85% would recommend the school, 85% say their child is happy there and 56% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child does well at the school (96%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (56%).
Staffing
Hempshill Hall Primary School had 27 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 Phoenix Park Tram Stop, about 880 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hempshill Lane, 60 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Hempshill Hall Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 0.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Hempshill Hall Primary School are The Bulwell Academy (1.1 miles) and The Kimberley School (1.6 miles).
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 workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from November 2019, 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
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Hempshill Hall excels at creating a caring, inclusive community where all children thrive. Reading is a genuine strength, with children developing a love of books from Nursery through expert phonics teaching. The school's commitment to children's wellbeing, combined with high academic expectations, means pupils develop into confident, curious learners who are well-prepared for the next stage of their education.
Key Strengths
- Strong reading programme with well-planned phonics curriculum and effective support for pupils who need extra help
- Excellent pastoral care and support for pupils' mental and physical wellbeing with warm, nurturing relationships
- Effective identification and support for pupils with SEND through 'The Hub' provision
- Broad and ambitious curriculum with high expectations for all pupils
- Strong school values that encourage pupils to be resilient, hardworking and determined learners
Areas for Improvement
- In a small number of subjects, the school has not clearly identified exactly what key knowledge pupils need to learn, and how best to teach it so pupils remember important information
- Assessment checks are not consistent across all subjects, which means some pupils' knowledge gaps and misconceptions are not always identified and addressed quickly enough
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with staff listening to pupils' concerns and helping them feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Music, area band, scooters club, art club, before- and after-school club
Hempshill Hall Primary School is a welcoming school where pupils flourish in an atmosphere of happiness, harmony and success. The school has been rated Good across all key areas including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management.
About
The Hempshill Hall Primary School is a primary school in Bulwell, Nottingham that is situated within, and serves, the surrounding estate of Hempshill Vale. The current Headteacher are Mrs Dakin and Mrs Gregg.
From Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
At a Glance
29.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
26 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 improved from 71% to 78% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 64% to 78% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 67% to 73% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.7
Avg class size
26.3
Infant (KS1)
28.4
KS2
12
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Hempshill Hall Primary School
Term dates
Hempshill Hall 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
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Hempshill Hall Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Hempshill Hall 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
- 5
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 1 serious and 3 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was 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 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
90%
Near capacity
380 pupils
420 places
40 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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
59
SEN Support
17
EHC Plans
19.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
400
Total Pupils
217
Boys
183
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
27
Teachers
14.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,299
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,590
Per pupil
£2392k
Total funding
£147k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.3%
Overall absence
12.7%
Persistent absence
347
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
Hempshill Hall Primary School
Questions parents ask about Hempshill Hall Primary School
What are SATs results like at Hempshill Hall Primary School?
Of the pupils at Hempshill Hall Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 78% reached the expected standard in reading and 78% did so in maths.
What is Hempshill Hall Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hempshill Hall Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Hempshill Hall Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Hempshill Hall 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 Hempshill Hall Primary School?
Hempshill Hall Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 90% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at Hempshill Hall Primary School?
Classes at Hempshill Hall Primary School average 27.7 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Hempshill Hall Primary School?
Hempshill Hall Primary School has around 400 pupils on roll. 30% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Hempshill Hall Primary School?
5.3% of sessions were missed at Hempshill Hall Primary School in 2024/25. 12.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Hempshill Hall Primary School?
Apply through Nottingham's coordinated admissions process, naming Hempshill Hall 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.
What are Hempshill Hall Primary School's term dates?
Hempshill Hall 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 Hempshill Hall Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 1 serious and 3 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was 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 Nottingham is 37 (the median across 119 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Hempshill Hall Primary School?
Hempshill Hall Primary School is at Armstrong Road, Hempshill Vale Estate, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG6 7AT.
Sources: Nottingham term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)