Old Basford School, Nottingham

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are a large city school with a fantastic reputation. We are ambitious, aspirational and pride ourselves on the additional opportunities we offer all our pupils. We aim for all children to leave our school educated, equipped, enriched and empowered with the skills and knowledge to find success in the next stage of their learning."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care.

In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at Old Basford School reached the expected standard in reading and 70% 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 (83% in reading, 69% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 45 families put Old Basford School as their first choice and 73 named it as one of their preferences, for 46 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Old Basford School are Whitemoor Academy (Primary and Nursery) (0.4 miles, Good, 75% reading, 63% maths); Heathfield Primary and Nursery School (0.5 miles, Good, 61% reading, 61% maths); Southwark Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 74% reading, 71% maths); and Djanogly Northgate Academy (0.8 miles, Good, 74% reading, 69% maths).

Old Basford School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

30.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (40%), Asian (24%) and Mixed (18%).

In 2026, 58 pupils (13%) received SEN support and 11 (2.5%) 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 autism.

Old Basford School had 28 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest tram or metro stop is David Lane Tram Stop, about 410 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).

15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Coriander Drive, 110 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Old Basford School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, Old Basford School issued 14 suspensions, 3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 2 permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Old Basford School are Ellis Guilford School (0.2 miles), Bluecoat Aspley Academy (1 mile), Nottingham Free School (1.1 miles) and Nottingham Girls' Academy (1.2 miles).