Lawrence View Primary and Nursery School, Nottingham

In its own words: "At Lawrence View Primary and Nursery School, we are proud to be a friendly, inclusive and ambitious learning community where children are encouraged to Learn, Grow and Achieve . Our values of Respect, Curiosity, Aspiration, Resilience and Kindness shape school life and help create a positive environment where everyone feels safe, valued and supported."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are proud to welcome you to Lawrence View Primary and Nursery School, a purpose-built learning environment that opened its doors in November 2017. Our dedicated nursery provision accommodates up to 52 children, offering a nurturing start to their educational journey. Lawrence View Primary is a place where all children can Learn, Grow and Achieve together."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care until 6:00pm.

In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at Lawrence View Primary and Nursery School reached the expected standard in reading and 65% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Nottinghamshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 82% in reading and 37% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 33 families put Lawrence View Primary and Nursery School as their first choice and 85 named it as one of their preferences, for 32 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Lawrence View Primary and Nursery School are The Florence Nightingale Academy (0.4 miles, Good, 71% reading, 73% maths); The Priory Catholic Voluntary Academy (0.5 miles, Good, 57% reading, 53% maths); Springbank Academy (0.5 miles, Good, 82% reading, 79% maths); and Greasley Beauvale Primary and Nursery School (0.6 miles, Good, 58% reading, 67% maths).

Lawrence View Primary and Nursery School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

2.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 25 pupils (10.8%) received SEN support and 7 (3%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

Lawrence View Primary and Nursery School had 12 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Langley Mill Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Eastwood Library (outside), 210 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 165 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Nottinghamshire (101), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Lawrence View Primary and Nursery School issued 4 suspensions, 1.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Lawrence View Primary and Nursery School are Hall Park Academy (0.5 miles) and Aldercar High School (1.8 miles).