Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School
About Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary in Nottingham that is clearly in demand. With 238 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, the school is operating above its official limit, and the 2025/26 admissions data confirms that pressure: 71 applications were received for just 30 places, with 33 of those coming as first preferences. The oversubscription ratio sits at 2.37, meaning nearly two and a half families apply for every spot. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.7%, which is a useful benchmark for parents comparing intake across Nottingham primaries. The school also offers nursery provision, so families with younger children can get a foot in the door early. Headteacher Fiona Wadsley leads a school that, based on its popularity, clearly has a strong local reputation.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 37 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Oct 2024Latest monitoring visit (9 Oct 2024): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 27 Apr 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Breakfast club
07:45-08:45
After-school care
15:15-16:45
Source: ourladyopsbulwell.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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