Horsendale Primary School, Nottingham

From the headteacher's welcome: "I hope this site will provide you with a wealth of information whilst giving you an understanding of the culture and ethos of our wonderful school. I am so proud to be the Head Teacher of Horsendale."

The school runs after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 4 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 70% of Year 6 pupils at Horsendale Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 74% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Nottinghamshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (77% in reading, 70% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 36 families put Horsendale Primary School as their first choice and 70 named it as one of their preferences, for 31 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 5 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Horsendale Primary School are Mornington Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 77% reading, 80% maths); Rosslyn Park Primary and Nursery School (0.6 miles, Good, 64% reading, 60% maths); Hempshill Hall Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 78% reading, 78% maths); and Djanogly Strelley Academy (0.7 miles, Good, 50% reading, 47% maths).

Horsendale Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

Horsendale Primary School is one of 39 schools run by Flying High Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 74% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

11.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 12.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (58%), Mixed (15%) and Asian (10%).

In 2026, 30 pupils (14.6%) received SEN support and 3 (1.5%) 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 specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Phoenix Park Tram Stop, about 990 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wimbledon Drive (adjacent), 330 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Horsendale Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 8th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

Horsendale Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Horsendale Primary School are The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy (1.3 miles), The Kimberley School (1.6 miles) and Nottingham University Samworth Academy (1.7 miles).