Normanton-On-Soar Primary School

About Normanton-On-Soar Primary School

Normanton-On-Soar Primary School is a small state primary in the Rushcliffe borough of Nottinghamshire, and the numbers suggest it is a school that local families are keen to get into. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 26 applications for just 6 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 4.33. All 6 of those places went to first-preference applicants, which indicates strong local demand. The school has a nursery provision and a total of 71 pupils on roll against a capacity of 83, so there is some physical room to grow. The percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals is just 4.3%, well below the national average, which often points to a relatively affluent catchment. While the school does not publish a parent-view survey score, the high application numbers and the fact that every place was filled by a first-choice family are the clearest signals of how the community regards it.

Academically, the picture is more mixed. Normanton-On-Soar was rated Requires Improvement overall in its most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2022, a rating it also held in its previous graded inspection in 2019. The breakdown shows some real strengths: early years provision, personal development, and behaviour and attitudes were all judged Good. However, the quality of education and leadership and management were both rated Requires Improvement. The school does not publish Key Stage 2 SATs results in the data provided, so it is not possible to compare its attainment directly against the Nottinghamshire local authority average of 61% achieving the expected standard. With 286 primary schools in the LA and only 14 rated Outstanding, Normanton-On-Soar sits in the broad middle band of schools that are working on improvement. The headteacher, Sarah Philpott, has been in post during this period of transition.

For families considering this school, the practical offer is worth weighing carefully. The site includes a dining hall, playing fields, art studios, music rooms, and a forest school, which is a strong set of facilities for a school of this size. Sports provision covers dance, tennis, athletics, swimming, and cross country, and there are clubs for drama, chess, and film. The school also has a dedicated SEND provision for social, emotional and mental health needs. The oversubscription ratio of 4.33 means that families living outside the immediate catchment area will need to be realistic about their chances of gaining a place. This is a school that suits families who value a small, community-focused setting with good behaviour and personal development, and who are comfortable with a school that is actively addressing its Requires Improvement rating in teaching and leadership.

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