Orston Primary School has closed (Tuesday 31 March 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now Orston Primary School.
Orston Primary School, Nottingham
Orston Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Nottingham. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 38th-highest of the 191 schools in Nottingham with published results, and 3,012th of 14,452 across England. It was 88% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Nottinghamshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Orston Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 94% of Year 6 pupils at Orston Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 78% 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 (88% in reading, 88% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Orston Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 8 families put Orston Primary School as their first choice and 46 named it as one of their preferences, for 8 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 Orston Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Orston Primary School are Orston Primary School (under 0.1 miles); Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Academy (2 miles, Outstanding, 93% reading, 90% maths); Bottesford Church of England Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 90% reading, 97% maths); and Carnarvon Primary School (3.5 miles, Good, 86% reading, 86% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Orston Primary School.
Orston Primary SchoolArchbishop Cranmer Church of England AcademyBottesford Church of England Primary SchoolCarnarvon Primary School
Who goes there
11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (90%) and Mixed (7%).
In 2026, 0 pupils (0%) received SEN support and 1 (0.6%) 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.
Staffing
Orston Primary School had 11 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 railway station is Elton & Orston Rail Station, about 1160 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Church Street (adjacent), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Nottinghamshire (101).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Orston Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; 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 · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its January 2023 inspection - down from Outstanding.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
11.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 88% to 94% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 88% to 78% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 78% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
23.4
Avg class size
24.3
Infant (KS1)
22.8
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Orston Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Orston Primary School.
- Rattle and Roll Performance: Orston Primary School Holiday ClubAt the school · Not yet graded
Term dates
Orston Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Nottinghamshire. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 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)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Tuesday 21 December 2027 (half term Monday 18 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Wednesday 26 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Orston Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Orston Primary School is in Nottinghamshire; for families living there:
- Nottinghamshire's school travel policy: Under 16 Transport Policy 2026-2027
- How to apply: Apply for under 16 travel assistance
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Orston Primary School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
88%
Available places
154 pupils
175 places
21 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 Nottinghamshire council
Places available
10,513
Applications
7,912
Got 1st preference
99.1%
Got preferred school
99.7%
All primary applications across Nottinghamshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
0.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
164
Total Pupils
67
Boys
97
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
14.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,767
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,241
Per pupil
£895k
Total funding
£23k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.8%
Overall absence
6.1%
Persistent absence
131
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Orston Primary School
What are SATs results like at Orston Primary School?
Of the pupils at Orston Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 94% reached the expected standard in reading and 78% did so in maths.
What is Orston Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Orston Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2010 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Orston Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Orston Primary School is oversubscribed, Nottinghamshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Orston Primary School?
Orston Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 88% of its 175 places.
How big are the classes at Orston Primary School?
Classes at Orston Primary School average 23.4 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Orston Primary School?
Orston Primary School has around 164 pupils on roll. 11% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Orston Primary School?
3.8% of sessions were missed at Orston Primary School in 2024/25. 6.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Orston Primary School?
Apply through Nottinghamshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Orston 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.
Does Orston Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Rattle and Roll Performance: Orston Primary School Holiday Club (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Orston Primary School's term dates?
Orston Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Nottinghamshire. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 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). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Tuesday 21 December 2027 (half term Monday 18 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Wednesday 26 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
Where is Orston Primary School?
Orston Primary School is at Church Street, Orston, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG13 9NS.
Source: Nottinghamshire term dates