Redmile Church of England Primary School, Nottingham
Redmile Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Nottingham, part of Rise Multi Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 149th-highest of the 191 schools in Nottingham with published results, and 10,716th of 14,452 across England. It was 57% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- 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 Leicestershire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Redmile Church of England Primary School in detail
Redmile Church of England Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "At Redmile CE Primary School, we are proud to be part of the Rise Multi-Academy Trust - an ambitious and supportive family of schools. By working closely with other Rise schools, we strengthen our teaching, share expertise, and ensure the very best outcomes for our pupils."
The school runs after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Friday 30 October 2026 at 9.30am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Leicestershire
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Redmile Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 63% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 77% in Leicestershire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 71% in reading and 79% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Redmile Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 6 families put Redmile Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 20 named it as one of their preferences, for 6 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 Redmile Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Redmile Church of England Primary School are Bottesford Church of England Primary School (2 miles, Good, 90% reading, 97% maths); Stathern Primary School (3.2 miles, Outstanding, 100% reading, 100% maths); Orston Primary School (4 miles, Good, 94% reading, 78% maths); and Orston Primary School (4 miles).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Redmile Church of England Primary School.
Bottesford Church of England Primary SchoolStathern Primary SchoolOrston Primary SchoolOrston Primary School
The trust
Redmile Church of England Primary School is one of 26 schools run by Rise Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
11 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Redmile Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 91% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 75% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (100%); the weakest, that the school has high expectations for their child (73%).
Who goes there
14.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 12 pupils (19.7%) received SEN support and 1 (1.6%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bottesford Rail Station, about 2.5 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Church (opposite), 150 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 5 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Leicestershire (58).
Suspensions and exclusions
Redmile Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from March 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a welcoming school where pupils are encouraged to learn from each other and develop strong speaking and listening skills from the earliest stages. Teachers have high expectations for all pupils and regularly review their teaching to help children achieve even better results. The school creates a calm, purposeful learning environment where pupils know they can approach staff with any worries.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on developing speaking and listening skills with emphasis on vocabulary learning
- Effective teaching of mathematics fundamentals with opportunities for pupils to correct mistakes
- Well-organised writing curriculum review with teachers applying strong subject knowledge
- Pupils with special educational needs well-supported to access the same curriculum as peers
- Rich enrichment activities and strong community links
Areas for Improvement
- Some early reading and writing pupils need more independent practice opportunities to secure phonics knowledge rather than becoming over-reliant on adults
- Some pupils would benefit from additional practice applying grammar and punctuation skills independently in longer pieces of writing
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Crew Club before and after school, Rise Choir, school pantomime, Viking Challenge, school council, visits to places of worship
Redmile Church of England Primary School has maintained good standards since its last inspection. The school provides a kind, welcoming atmosphere where pupils enjoy learning and achieve well across the curriculum.
At a Glance
14.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
11 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 71% to 75% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 79% to 63% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 63% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
20.3
Avg class size
21.0
KS2
3
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Redmile Church of England Primary School
Hockey
6 Jul 2026
Year 3/4 Tennis Competition
6 Jul 2026
Year 5/6 Tennis Competition
6 Jul 2026
Year 5 Debating Event
6 Jul 2026
Netball with Nottingham Forest
6 Jul 2026
Whole School Tennis Festival
6 Jul 2026
From Redmile Church of England Primary School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Redmile Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Redmile Church of England Primary School is in Leicestershire; for families living there:
- Leicestershire's school travel policy: Mainstream School Transport for 5 to 16 year olds
- How to apply: Request for school transport on medical grounds form PDF, 359.48 KB Opens new window
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Leicestershire is 3 (the median across 329 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
57%
Available places
60 pupils
105 places
45 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 Leicestershire council
Places available
8,574
Applications
6,827
Got 1st preference
94.0%
Got preferred school
99.3%
All primary applications across Leicestershire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
12
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
21.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
61
Total Pupils
32
Boys
29
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
3
Teachers
20.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,492
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,557
Per pupil
£519k
Total funding
£15k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.5%
Overall absence
1.9%
Persistent absence
54
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Redmile Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Redmile Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Redmile Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 75% reached the expected standard in reading and 63% did so in maths.
What is Redmile Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Redmile Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Redmile Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Redmile Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Leicestershire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Redmile Church of England Primary School?
Redmile Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 57% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Redmile Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Redmile Church of England Primary School average 20.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Redmile Church of England Primary School?
Redmile Church of England Primary School has around 61 pupils on roll. 15% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Redmile Church of England Primary School?
3.5% of sessions were missed at Redmile Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 1.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Redmile Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Leicestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Redmile Church of England 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.
How many road collisions happen near Redmile Church of England Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Leicestershire is 3 (the median across 329 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Redmile Church of England Primary School?
Redmile Church of England Primary School is at Belvoir Road, Redmile, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG13 0GL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)