Heymann Primary and Nursery School

About Heymann Primary and Nursery School

Heymann Primary and Nursery School sits well above the Nottinghamshire local authority average for its key stage 2 results. The LA average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined is 61 per cent, but Heymann achieves 81 per cent – a significant 20-point gap. This strong performance places the school 4th out of 32 primary schools in the Rushcliffe district, putting it in the top 10 per cent locally. Nationally, it ranks in the top 10 per cent of all primary schools, which is a clear indicator of consistent academic strength. The school is also oversubscribed, with 251 applications for 75 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, and 73 of those 75 places went to first-preference families. That level of demand suggests local parents recognise the school’s standing, and the data backs that up: 99 per cent of parents who responded to the Ofsted Parent View survey said they would recommend the school.

Digging into the 2023/24 key stage 2 results, Heymann’s pupils performed strongly across individual subjects. In reading, 89 per cent reached the expected standard and 38 per cent achieved a higher standard, with an average scaled score of 107. In maths, 83 per cent hit the expected mark, again 38 per cent at the higher level, and the average score was also 107. Writing saw 87 per cent at expected and 26 per cent at the higher standard. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2024 judged it Good overall, but with several Outstanding ratings: early years provision, personal development, and behaviour and attitudes all received the top grade. Leadership and management, and the quality of education, were both rated Good. The previous inspection in 2010 also rated the school Good, so there’s a consistent track record. The school is not a sixth-form provider, so pupils move on to secondary schools after Year 6.

Heymann is a larger-than-average primary, with 670 pupils against a capacity of 648, and it includes a nursery for children from age three. The school has a relatively low proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 5.9 per cent. Facilities include an art studio, library, ICT suite, forest school, playing fields and a chapel. Sports on offer include swimming, netball, football and gymnastics, and there are clubs such as art, book and coding. The school lists a broad range of SEND provisions, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language communication, hearing impairment, physical disability and autistic spectrum disorder. Parent feedback is very positive: 76 per cent strongly agreed their child is happy, 82 per cent strongly agreed their child feels safe, and 87 per cent strongly agreed that SEND children get the support they need. This is a school that suits families who value strong academic outcomes, a wide range of enrichment, and a well-supported, inclusive environment.

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