Rise Park Primary and Nursery School, Nottingham

Primary
Community school
Mixed
Ages 311

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~296m)Possible (~423m)Unlikely (~550m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Natasha Kelly
Pupils:458 / 420 capacity
LA:Nottingham
Phone:01159153775
Address:Bestwood Park Drive West, Rise Park, Nottingham, NG5 5EL
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 6 months ago

Report card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)

Achievement
Expected Standard
Behaviour
Expected Standard
Personal Development
Expected Standard
Leadership
Expected Standard
Early Years
Expected Standard
Inspected 10 March 2026View full report
URN:122474
UKPRN:10072478
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Nottingham North and Kimberley
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Rise Park is a truly inclusive school where every child belongs and thrives. Teachers are highly skilled at helping all pupils learn well, from those just starting to read to those with complex special needs. The school creates a respectful, calm community where pupils become confident, articulate individuals who understand fairness and treat each other with kindness.

Key Strengths

  • Strong focus on early reading with quick identification of pupils needing extra support
  • Excellent behaviour and attendance, typically above national average
  • Highly inclusive approach with specialist provision 'The Den' for pupils with SEND
  • Well-planned curriculum with consistent teaching approaches, particularly in mathematics
  • Rich extra-curricular activities ensuring something for everyone

Areas for Improvement

  • Some pupils' knowledge about key religious beliefs could be more detailed
  • Not all children in early years consistently benefit from planned activities and high-quality conversations with staff

Safeguarding

Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are met and pupils feel safe.

Extracurricular Activities

hispanicrafts, salsa club, house team projects, playground and local environment improvement activities, water service at lunchtime, club leadership roles

Rise Park Primary and Nursery School is a well-led inclusive school where pupils make expected progress in reading, writing and mathematics. The school creates a calm, positive atmosphere where all children, including those with special educational needs, are supported to thrive.

At a Glance

29.1%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading-6ppMaths+12ppWriting-3pp

Reading has declined from 78% to 72%. Maths has improved from 75% to 87%. Writing has remained stable at around 80%.

Class Sizes

27.1

Avg class size

27.3

Infant (KS1)

30.0

KS2

16

Total classes

2 classes with more than 30 pupils

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Bus Stops

Pine Hill Close (Stop RP09)
88m · 1 min walk
Parkview Academy (Stop TV35)
113m · 2 min walk
Top Valley Terminus (Stop RP04)
121m · 2 min walk
Old Farm Road (Stop TV33)
144m · 2 min walk
Charles II (Stop RP10)
151m · 2 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

109%

Over capacity

458 pupils

420 capacity

38 places over capacity

Area Demand Pressure - Nottingham

Medium pressure
New homes approved:17,146
Projected new pupils:4,287

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Nottingham

Admissions Demand - Nottingham

Low demand1.00x oversubscription

Places available

3,024

Applications

3,023

Got 1st preference

95.2%

Got preferred school

99.0%

Primary admissions across Nottingham (2025/26)

Inspection History(8)

10 March 2026Report card
Achievement
Behaviour
Personal Development
Leadership
Early Years
11 January 2022
17 November 2016

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SEN Provision

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Pupil Demographics

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

4.65514%

Overall absence

12.06434%

Persistent absence

373

Enrolments

Authorised2.55332%
Unauthorised2.10182%
Persistent (10%+)12.06434%
Severe (50%+)0%

Absence trend

3.61314%
18/19
3.11909%
20/21
4.93178%
21/22
5.36742%
22/23
5.21317%
23/24
4.65514%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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