Redlands Primary and Nursery School
About Redlands Primary and Nursery School
Redlands Primary and Nursery School in Bassetlaw is running at near-full capacity with 411 pupils against a school capacity of 410, which tells you it's a popular choice locally. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 28.9%, well above the national average and a clear signal of the community it serves. Demand is strong: for the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 76 applications for just 26 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.92 to one. All 25 first-preference applicants were offered a place, meaning if you live close enough to put it top of your list, you stand a good chance. The school is non-denominational and co-educational, taking children from age three through to eleven, with its own nursery provision on site. The headship is shared between Laura Hollinger and Mrs Gemma Willford, and the most recent Ofsted inspection in 2025 judged the school Good across all areas, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2022.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 36 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
15 Jul 2025From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 16 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
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
08:40 – 15:15
Breakfast club
07:30-08:40
Source: redlands.notts.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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