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Newstead Primary and Nursery School

Gedling, NG15 0BBPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2022
KS2 Results
50%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
9 1st-choice / 9 places
Ranking
#10,723
of 13,686 nationally

About Newstead Primary and Nursery School

Newstead Primary and Nursery School is a small state primary in Gedling, Nottinghamshire, currently operating well below its capacity. With 112 pupils against a school capacity of 140, there is room to grow, and the school runs a nursery for children from age three. The intake is notably diverse in terms of disadvantage: 49.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure significantly higher than the national average and a clear marker of the community the school serves. Demand is moderate but healthy — for the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 14 applications for 9 places, with all 9 first-preference families offered a spot. That oversubscription ratio of 1.56 suggests a solid local reputation, even if the school isn’t among the most heavily oversubscribed in the area. The school is mixed, non-religious, and led by headteacher Helen Woodward.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHucknall Road, Newstead Primary School, Nottingham, Gedling, NG15 0BB
HeadteacherHelen Woodward
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Number of Pupils112
Free School Meals (FSM)49.5%
School Capacity112 / 140 (80% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Jul 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 22 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryPlaying FieldsDining HallICT SuiteSports HallForest SchoolSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

TennisRoundersFootballCross CountryCricketSwimmingDance

Clubs & Activities

DramaFilm ClubArt ClubGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Newstead Primary and Nursery School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.