William Booth 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 · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
William Booth is a caring, inclusive school where every child is known and valued. Teachers use engaging lessons with clear explanations to help pupils understand new concepts, and the school provides extensive support for families including free breakfast and rewards for attendance. The school celebrates its diverse community and provides creative opportunities like string instrument lessons and clubs to help all children develop their talents.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading, writing and mathematics with rigorous, sequenced teaching
- Excellent attendance rates above national levels with effective support for families
- Highly inclusive provision for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs
- Well-adapted curriculum that meets individual pupil needs with effective use of technology
- Strong pastoral support and wraparound care addressing barriers to learning
Areas for Improvement
- Need to deepen pupils' understanding of fundamental British values in modern society
- Leaders have not fully evaluated the effectiveness of all inclusive practices to demonstrate their full impact
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with leaders creating an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Creative club, string instrument music lessons for whole classes, visits and visitors, artistic and cultural opportunities
William Booth Primary and Nursery School is an inclusive school serving a diverse community where leaders prioritize language, communication and reading skills. Pupils achieve well across the curriculum with strong attendance and behavior supported by clear expectations and positive relationships.
At a Glance
56.8%
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 80% to 71%. Maths has declined from 80% to 64%. Writing has remained stable at around 68%.
Class Sizes
29.5
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
8
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
105%
Over capacity
220 pupils
210 capacity
10 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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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.58794%
Overall absence
10.6383%
Persistent absence
188
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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