Brinsley Primary and Nursery School
93%
Capacity
196
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Brinsley Primary and Nursery School
Brinsley Primary and Nursery School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Broxtowe community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 196 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Brinsley Primary and Nursery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jason Osprey, it falls under Nottinghamshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9752nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 20th out of 25 in Broxtowe.
Brinsley Primary and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 38 applications for 20 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Brinsley Primary and Nursery School include Gymnasium, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Rounders, Gymnastics, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.7%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Broxtowe, Brinsley Primary and Nursery School is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Moor Road, Nottingham, Broxtowe, NG16 5AZ |
| Headteacher | Jason Osprey |
| Local Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Number of Pupils | 196 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.7% |
| School Capacity | 196 / 210 (93% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (54%)
9752nd of 13,686
Nationally
928th of 1,353
In East Midlands
20th of 25
In Broxtowe
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
54%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
56%
'23/24
54%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed20
38
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
19 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Moor Road, Nottingham
Broxtowe, NG16 5AZ
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