Butler's Hill Infant and Nursery School
About Butler's Hill Infant and Nursery School
Butler's Hill Infant and Nursery School serves children from age 3 to 7 in Ashfield, and its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated it Good overall, a clear improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2010. The school's leadership and management also earned a Good grade. However, when it comes to headline academic metrics, the picture is less clear-cut. The local authority average for Key Stage 2 attainment in Nottinghamshire primary schools is 61, but Butler's Hill is an infant school whose pupils leave before reaching KS2, so no direct comparison is available. This means parents considering this school should look beyond raw scores and focus on the progress children make in the early years. The school's nursery provision is a notable feature, offering a full three-year journey from nursery through to Year 2, which can provide continuity for young 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
14 Mar 2023Latest monitoring visit (14 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 26 Nov 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
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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