Gilthill Primary School

About Gilthill Primary School

Gilthill Primary School sits comfortably above the Nottinghamshire local authority average for its key stage 2 results, with 74% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a county average of 61%. That 13-point gap is a meaningful one, and it places the school fifth out of 25 primary schools in Broxtowe, putting it in the top 20% of its immediate borough. Nationally, Gilthill ranks in the top 22% of all primary schools, which is a strong showing for a relatively small state school with 205 pupils. The school’s Progress 8 scores aren’t available in the data, but the headline attainment figures suggest pupils are leaving key stage 2 well prepared. The school is also oversubscribed — 151 families applied for 29 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, with 41 of those listing it as their first preference, which tells you local parents clearly see it as a solid option.

Looking more closely at the 2023/24 exam results, the picture is one of consistent strength across the core subjects. Reading and maths both returned an average scaled score of 107, which is above the national benchmark of 100. In maths, 84% of pupils met the expected standard and 35% achieved the higher standard, while in reading 87% met the expected level and 29% reached the higher threshold. Writing is a relative weak spot — only 77% met the expected standard and just 6% hit the higher mark — but the combined figure still holds up well. Ofsted’s most recent inspection in 2022 rated the school Good across all five categories, including early years provision, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership, with the same rating carried over from its previous inspection in 2014. That consistency suggests stable leadership under headteacher Nicholla Allison, and no major dips in quality over time.

The school offers a decent range of facilities for its size, including a sports hall, music rooms, art studios, a sensory room and playing fields, plus clubs such as drama, book club and choir. Sports on offer include athletics, cricket, netball, gymnastics and dance. For families with children who have additional needs, Gilthill lists SEND provisions covering dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social and emotional mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. The school is oversubscribed by a ratio of 5.21 to one, so securing a place isn’t guaranteed, though 28 of the 29 places went to first-preference applicants in the last round. It’s a non-denominational, mixed primary for ages 4 to 11 with no nursery or sixth form, and it suits families in Broxtowe who want above-average attainment in a Good-rated school without the waiting list pressure of the nearest Outstanding option, Hucknall Flying High Academy, which is 3.8 km away.

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