Abbey Road Primary School
About Abbey Road Primary School
Abbey Road Primary School in Rushcliffe is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11, and it is currently running slightly over its official capacity of 420 with 432 pupils enrolled. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 6.5 per cent, well below the national average for primary schools, which typically sits around 23 per cent. This suggests a relatively affluent intake. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 246 applications for 60 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 4.1 to one. Of those, 63 were first-preference applications, and all 60 first-preference offers were taken up, confirming that Abbey Road is a popular choice among local families.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Oct 2023Source: Ofsted, 28 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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