Rise Park Primary and Nursery School, Nottingham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 6 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
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 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
109%
Over capacity
458 pupils
420 capacity
38 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Nottingham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Nottingham
Admissions Demand - Nottingham
Places available
3,024
Applications
3,023
Got 1st preference
95.2%
Got preferred school
99.0%
Primary admissions across Nottingham (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.65514%
Overall absence
12.06434%
Persistent absence
373
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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