Greythorn Primary School

About Greythorn Primary School

Greythorn Primary School in Rushcliffe is a state primary for 4 to 11 year olds that is clearly in high demand. With 305 pupils on roll against a capacity of 315, the school is operating very close to full, and its admission data for 2025/26 tells a story of significant oversubscription. The school received 203 total applications for just 45 places, an oversubscription ratio of 4.51, and even among first-preference applicants, there were 52 children for those 45 spots. This level of competition suggests a strong local reputation. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 12.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools, indicating a relatively affluent intake compared with the wider population. The school is non-denominational and co-educational, and is led by headteacher Tae Carpenter.

Academically, Greythorn performs solidly against local benchmarks. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 66% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. This is above the Nottinghamshire local authority average of 61%, placing the school 92nd out of 286 primaries in the county. In the more localised Rushcliffe ranking, it sits 23rd out of 32 schools. The average scaled scores were 106 in maths and 105 in reading, both slightly above the national benchmark of 100. However, the proportion achieving the higher standard in all three subjects was 11%, which is modest. Subject-level higher attainment was strongest in maths at 30%, followed by reading at 26% and writing at 19%. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2024 confirmed it remains Good, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2014. Leadership and management, early years provision, and overall effectiveness were all rated Good.

The school offers a practical range of facilities including a gymnasium, sports hall, playing fields, a sensory room, a library, forest school area, music rooms, and a chapel. Sports provision covers netball, athletics, dance, cross country, swimming, and cricket, while extracurricular clubs include coding, science club, and eco club. For families with children who have additional needs, Greythorn lists a broad set of SEND provisions, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, speech and language needs, hearing impairment, physical disability, autistic spectrum disorder, and social, emotional and mental health support. There is no nursery provision or sixth form. Given its oversubscribed status and above-average outcomes, this school will particularly suit families living within its catchment area who are looking for a well-regarded, inclusive community primary with strong local demand.

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