Hucknall National Church of England Primary School, Nottingham

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Hucknall National C of E Primary School. My name is Sarah Barratt and I am the Headteacher at our Church school. We are a busy, friendly school set right in the heart of Hucknall in Nottinghamshire."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include rugby and basketball.

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at Hucknall National Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 80% 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 (83% in reading, 87% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 69 families put Hucknall National Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 162 named it as one of their preferences, for 67 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Hucknall National Church of England Primary School are Leen Mills Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 66% reading, 64% maths); Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy (0.4 miles, Good, 76% reading, 79% maths); Hillside Primary and Nursery School (0.5 miles, Good, 78% reading, 83% maths); and Beardall Fields Primary and Nursery School (0.6 miles, Good, 86% reading, 90% maths).

Hucknall National Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

Hucknall National Church of England Primary School is one of 24 schools run by Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham Multi-Academy Trust, an academy trust.

6.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (81%) and Black (5%).

In 2026, 47 pupils (11.4%) received SEN support and 2 (0.5%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest railway station is Hucknall Rail Station, about 770 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Brook Street (opposite), 180 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Hucknall National Church of England 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 196 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Nottinghamshire (101), as is usual near a town centre.

Hucknall National Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Hucknall National Church of England Primary School are The National CofE Academy (0.4 miles) and The Holgate Academy (1.1 miles).