Robert Miles Junior School, Nottingham
Robert Miles Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Nottingham, part of Equals Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 131st-highest of the 191 schools in Nottingham with published results, and 9,595th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- Capacity
- Full
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Robert Miles Junior School in detail
Results
In 2025, 68% of Year 6 pupils at Robert Miles Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Nottinghamshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 72% in reading and 84% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Robert Miles Junior School
Across Nottinghamshire, 99% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 100% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Nottinghamshire lodged 239 appeals against primary school offers; 149 reached a hearing and 13 succeeded (8.7% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Robert Miles Junior School are Robert Miles Infant School (0.2 miles, Good); Bingham Primary School (0.5 miles, 71% reading, 79% maths); Carnarvon Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 86% reading, 86% maths); and East Bridgford St Peters Church of England Academy (2.1 miles, Good, 97% reading, 93% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Robert Miles Junior School.
Robert Miles Infant SchoolBingham Primary SchoolCarnarvon Primary SchoolEast Bridgford St Peters Church of England Academy
The trust
Robert Miles Junior School is one of 19 schools run by Equals Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 67% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
36 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Robert Miles Junior School (as of September 2025): 86% would recommend the school, 94% say their child is happy there and 71% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (97%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (71%).
Who goes there
In 2026, 33 pupils (14%) received SEN support and 2 (0.8%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bingham Rail Station, about 170 metres away (roughly a 2-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Market Place (opposite), 80 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 50 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Nottinghamshire (101).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Robert Miles Junior School issued 1 suspension, 0.4 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 multi-academy trust performance data; 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
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from June 2013, 13 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 February 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Robert Miles Junior School creates an ambitious, well-structured education where pupils are encouraged to think critically and ask probing questions. Teachers are skilled at explaining new ideas clearly and giving pupils time to discuss and understand their learning. The school prioritises pupils' wellbeing and personal development, teaching them about respect, equality, and online safety alongside strong academic progress.
Key Strengths
- Well-organised, ambitious curriculum with strong focus on building knowledge over time through purposeful tasks
- Improved reading programme with effective phonics teaching that helps all pupils, including those new to English, make strong progress
- High expectations for behaviour creating a calm, respectful environment where pupils are enthusiastic learners
- Strong pastoral support and care, with pupils confident in trusted adults
- Rich personal development curriculum including leadership opportunities and careers education
Areas for Improvement
- A small number of pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, have poor attendance which means they miss important learning and fall behind
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
School council, sports ambassadors, assemblies on British values and protected characteristics, careers education
Robert Miles Junior School has maintained the good standards from its previous inspection. The school is ambitious for all pupils to succeed and provides a positive, caring environment where pupils achieve well and are happy and safe.
At a Glance
25.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
36 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 declined from 72% to 68% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 84% to 76% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 83% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.2
Avg class size
29.2
KS2
6
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Robert Miles Junior School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Robert Miles Junior School.
- The Lime Trees at Bingham Primary School840m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Robert Miles Junior School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Nottinghamshire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Robert Miles Junior School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Robert Miles Junior 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
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 15
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 9 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot.
6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Nottinghamshire is 10 (the median across 370 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.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
242 pupils
240 places
2 pupils over capacity 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.
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
33
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
14.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
236
Total Pupils
103
Boys
133
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
15
Teachers
15.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,531
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,288
Per pupil
£1403k
Total funding
£83k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.6%
Overall absence
7.8%
Persistent absence
245
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Robert Miles Junior School
Questions parents ask about Robert Miles Junior School
What are SATs results like at Robert Miles Junior School?
Of the pupils at Robert Miles Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 68% reached the expected standard in reading and 76% did so in maths.
What is Robert Miles Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Robert Miles Junior School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Robert Miles Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When Robert Miles Junior 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 Robert Miles Junior School?
Robert Miles Junior School was full in 2025, at 101% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Robert Miles Junior School?
Classes at Robert Miles Junior School average 29.2 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Robert Miles Junior School?
Robert Miles Junior School has around 236 pupils on roll. 26% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Robert Miles Junior School?
3.6% of sessions were missed at Robert Miles Junior School in 2024/25. 7.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Robert Miles Junior School?
Apply through Nottinghamshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Robert Miles Junior School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does Robert Miles Junior School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Robert Miles Junior School: The Lime Trees at Bingham Primary School (840m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Robert Miles Junior School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 9 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot. 6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Nottinghamshire is 10 (the median across 370 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Robert Miles Junior School?
Robert Miles Junior School is at Market Place, Bingham, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG13 8AP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)