Cantrell Primary and Nursery School
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Pupils
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Demand
About Cantrell Primary and Nursery School
Cantrell Primary and Nursery School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Nottingham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Cantrell Primary and Nursery School "Inadequate", the school is led by headteacher Deborah Weaver, it falls under Nottingham local authority.
Cantrell Primary and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 51 applications for 32 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 were first-preference applications.
On-site facilities at Cantrell Primary and Nursery School include Library, Forest School, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Rounders, Netball, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Coding, Gardening and 1 more.
For families exploring primary schools in Nottingham, Cantrell 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 | Cantrell Road, Nottingham, Nottingham, NG6 9HJ |
| Headteacher | Deborah Weaver |
| Local Authority | Nottingham |
| School Capacity | 460 |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Inadequate
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 22 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed32
51
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
32 families put this school as their 1st choice (63% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Cantrell Road, Nottingham
Nottingham, NG6 9HJ
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