William Lilley Infant and Nursery School, Nottingham

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are a happy school where children are seen as individuals and are loved and nurtured to achieve great things. Our reputation shines through in supporting the learning, development and wellbeing of every child. We recognise individuality and celebrate every achievement enabling our young children to blossom in their first years of schooling."

The school runs after-school care.

For September 2026 entry, 23 families put William Lilley Infant and Nursery School as their first choice and 65 named it as one of their preferences, for 23 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to William Lilley Infant and Nursery School are Fairfield Spencer Academy (0.2 miles, Good, 84% reading, 81% maths); Cloudside Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 83% reading, 76% maths); St John's CofE Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 80% reading, 80% maths); and St John's CofE Primary School (0.6 miles).

8.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (77%) and Mixed (8%).

In 2026, 44 pupils (33.8%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) 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 a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Tram Park & Ride, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Halls Road (adjacent), 150 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 161 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Nottinghamshire (101), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, William Lilley Infant and Nursery School issued 2 suspensions, 1.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to William Lilley Infant and Nursery School are George Spencer Academy (0.6 miles), Friesland School (1.1 miles) and Bramcote College (1.5 miles).