Pierrepont Gamston Primary School

About Pierrepont Gamston Primary School

Pierrepont Gamston Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 146 applications for just 38 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.84, meaning nearly four families applied for every available spot. All 38 offers went to first-preference applicants, which suggests parents who rank the school top of their list are likely to secure a place. The school is a Church of England primary in Rushcliffe, Nottinghamshire, with a current roll of 306 pupils against a capacity of 315, so it is running close to full. Headteacher Claire Bills leads a mixed, state-funded school for children aged 4 to 11. In its most recent ungraded Ofsted inspection in 2022, the school was judged to remain Good, a rating it has held consistently since at least its previous graded inspection in 2012, when it also received Good for overall effectiveness, leadership and management, and early years provision.

Academically, Pierrepont Gamston performs well above the local average. At Key Stage 2 in the 2023/24 academic year, 85% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Nottinghamshire local authority average of 61%. The school ranks second out of 32 primary schools in Rushcliffe on this metric, placing it in the top 10% nationally. In reading, the average scaled score was 110, with 44% of pupils reaching the higher standard. Maths followed closely with an average score of 108 and 38% achieving the higher standard. Writing saw 17% of pupils reach the higher standard, while 90% met the expected level. Progress scores are not available in the data, but the attainment figures alone place the school comfortably ahead of many peers. The nearest outstanding-rated school is Cotgrave Candleby Lane School, 4.8 km away, which may be a consideration for families weighing options.

The school offers a solid range of facilities including a sensory room, ICT suite, art studios, playing fields and a chapel. Sports provision covers football, tennis, gymnastics and athletics, while extracurricular clubs include science, chess, coding, choir and gardening. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists SEND provisions for autistic spectrum disorder, speech, language and communication needs, social, emotional and mental health support, specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, and physical, hearing and visual impairments. With an 11.4% rate of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a broadly mixed catchment. Given its strong academic outcomes, high demand for places, and Church of England character, this school will particularly suit families who value a well-regarded local primary with a clear track record of attainment and a supportive, inclusive approach to SEND.

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