Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School, Nottingham
Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Nottingham. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2017. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2024 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 94% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2017)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Nottingham (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School in detail
Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include dance, cooking and art.
The school runs after-school care.
Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School reached the expected standard in reading and 69% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 73% in Nottingham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (71% in reading, 71% in maths).
Getting a place at Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School
For September 2026 entry, 25 families put Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School as their first choice and 44 named it as one of their preferences, for 27 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School are Haydn Primary School (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 87% reading, 92% maths); Porchester Junior School (0.7 miles, Good, 78% reading, 84% maths); Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School (0.9 miles, Good, 83% reading, 86% maths); and Seely Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 73% reading, 67% maths).
Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Haydn Primary SchoolPorchester Junior SchoolMapperley Plains Primary and Nursery SchoolSeely Primary School
What parents say
38 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School (as of September 2025): 84% would recommend the school, 84% say their child is happy there and 60% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (92%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (60%).
Who goes there
43.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (40%), Mixed (18%) and Black (13%).
In 2026, 83 pupils (20%) received SEN support and 7 (1.7%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is High School Tram Stop, about 1.7 miles away in a straight line.
20 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Woodborough Road, 40 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 251 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Nottingham (391).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School issued 7 suspensions, 1.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.
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
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 · 2 years agoThis judgement is from February 2017, 9 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
Walter Halls provides a happy, calm environment where pupils behave well and work hard. The school excels at supporting all learners, particularly through specialist provisions for pupils with SEND and a new reading programme that is improving outcomes. Strong relationships with families and a dedicated pastoral team mean pupils' needs are quickly identified so they can focus on learning.
Key Strengths
- Well-sequenced curriculum with knowledge that builds logically, with regular retrieval practice and effective use of questioning to check understanding
- Strong reading support from the start, including new early reading programme with positive impact on phonics outcomes
- Specialist provisions (The Helm and The Crow's Nest) offering precise, tailored support for pupils with SEND and emotional needs
- Effective pastoral team using 'Team Around' approach to support families and improve attendance
- Staff receive training to deliver curriculum effectively and leaders consider staff workload and well-being
Areas for Improvement
- Staff do not always check carefully enough how well pupils have learned key vocabulary and the language linked to British values
- Some pupils lack the communication and spoken language skills needed to express their understanding of the curriculum
- New subject leaders are still developing their understanding of how to lead their areas effectively
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School has maintained good standards since its previous inspection. Everyone at the school strives to be the best, with pupils rising to high expectations for behaviour in a happy, calm and positive learning environment.
At a Glance
30.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
38 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 remained stable at around 69% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 66% to 73% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.3
Avg class size
25.3
Infant (KS1)
29.0
KS2
14
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School.
- The Lime Trees At Walter Halls Primary and Early Years SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
Term dates
Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Nottingham. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Wednesday 2 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)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School is in Nottingham; for families living there:
Apply to Nottingham for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 28
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 28 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 24 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
3 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 Nottingham is 37 (the median across 119 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
94%
Near capacity
394 pupils
420 places
26 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 Nottingham council
Places available
3,880
Applications
2,934
Got 1st preference
94.9%
Got preferred school
98.9%
All primary applications across Nottingham council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(11)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
83
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
21.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
414
Total Pupils
231
Boys
183
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
24
Teachers
17.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,307
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,966
Per pupil
£2692k
Total funding
£206k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.7%
Overall absence
15.5%
Persistent absence
375
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
Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School
Questions parents ask about Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School
What are SATs results like at Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School?
Of the pupils at Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 75% reached the expected standard in reading and 69% did so in maths.
What is Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School's Ofsted rating?
Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2017, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School?
No fixed boundary. When Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School is oversubscribed, Nottingham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School?
Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School was not full in 2025: it ran at 94% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School?
Classes at Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School average 26.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School?
Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School has around 414 pupils on roll. 30% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School?
5.7% of sessions were missed at Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School in 2024/25. 15.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School?
Apply through Nottingham's coordinated admissions process, naming Walter Halls Primary and Early Years 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 Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: The Lime Trees At Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School's term dates?
Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Nottingham. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Wednesday 2 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).
How many road collisions happen near Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 28 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 24 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 3 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 Nottingham is 37 (the median across 119 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School?
Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School is at Querneby Road, Mapperley, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG3 5HS.
Sources: Nottingham term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)