Lady Bay Primary School
95%
Capacity
397
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Lady Bay Primary School
Lady Bay Primary School’s most recent Key Stage 2 results put it comfortably ahead of the Nottinghamshire local authority average for primary schools. In the 2023/24 academic year, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a county average of 61%. That’s a 16-point gap, placing the school in the top quarter of all primaries in Rushcliffe and in the top 15% nationally. The school also performs well at the higher end: 15% of pupils achieved the higher standard in all three subjects, while 45% reached that level in reading and 40% in maths. These figures suggest a school that is consistently delivering above the norm for its area, particularly in core literacy and numeracy.
The school’s Ofsted record backs up the academic picture. In its most recent graded inspection, carried out in November 2012, Lady Bay was rated Good overall, with Good for both leadership and management and for the quality of education. A subsequent ungraded inspection in November 2022 confirmed that the school remains Good. This is a notable improvement from its previous inspection in May 2010, when it was judged to require improvement. The current headteacher, Steve Border, leads a school of 397 pupils, with capacity for 420, and the proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.1%, below the national average. The school does not have a sixth form or nursery provision.
Lady Bay is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 129 applications for 49 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.63 applicants per place. Of those, 47 first-preference offers were made. The school’s facilities include playing fields, a sports hall, art studios, a forest school area and a chapel, and it offers a broad range of sports and clubs, from cross country and gymnastics to coding and eco club. Its SEND provision is comprehensive, covering specific learning difficulties, speech and language needs, autism spectrum disorder, and sensory impairments. For parents seeking a well-regarded state primary in Rushcliffe with strong academic outcomes and a wide extracurricular offer, Lady Bay is a strong contender.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Trent Boulevard, Nottingham, Rushcliffe, NG2 5BD |
| Headteacher | Steve Border |
| Local Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Number of Pupils | 397 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.1% |
| School Capacity | 397 / 420 (95% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 Nov 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 23 Nov 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2112th of 13,686
Nationally
180th of 1,353
In East Midlands
9th of 32
In Rushcliffe
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
15%
Higher Standard
'22/23
80%
'23/24
77%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed49
129
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
47 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Lower-disadvantage intake compared to the national average (25%).
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British73.0%
- Asian12.9%
- Mixed7.9%
- White (other)3.3%
- Black0.3%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
7
Total schools
6
Oversubscribed
7
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lady Bay Primary School
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Contact Information
Trent Boulevard, Nottingham
Rushcliffe, NG2 5BD
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