Robert Miles Infant School

About Robert Miles Infant School

Robert Miles Infant School in Rushcliffe is a state primary for children aged 4 to 7, and it is significantly undersubscribed relative to its capacity. The school has space for 180 pupils but currently teaches just 115, leaving over a third of its places unfilled. Despite this, demand for places is remarkably high: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 127 applications for just 21 places, an oversubscription ratio of over 6 to 1. All 21 first-preference applicants were offered a place, suggesting that while the school is popular among local families who list it first, many others who apply are not successful. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 23.5%, which is notably higher than the national average for primary schools in England (around 19%), indicating a catchment with above-average levels of economic disadvantage.

Academically, the school holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained since its most recent graded inspection in 2013. In the ungraded inspection of March 2022, inspectors confirmed the school remains Good, with leadership and management also judged Good. The previous inspection in 2008 had rated the school Outstanding across the board, so the current rating represents a step down, though the school has held Good consistently for over a decade. The local authority average for Key Stage 2 attainment is 61, but as an infant school (ages 4-7), Robert Miles does not sit KS2 SATs, so direct academic comparison with local primaries is not possible. Among the 286 primary schools in Nottinghamshire, only 14 are rated Outstanding, with the nearest being Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Academy, 3.8 km away. Parents seeking a higher Ofsted grade may need to look further afield.

The school offers a solid range of facilities including a library, music rooms, art studios, a sports hall, and even a chapel, which is unusual for a non-religious school. Sports provision covers athletics, swimming, dance, tennis, and cricket, while clubs include art, science, and coding. SEND support is well-documented, with specialist provision for speech, language and communication needs, autistic spectrum disorder, visual impairment, and other difficulties. There is no nursery or sixth form. Given its high oversubscription rate despite spare capacity, this school suits families who are determined to secure a place and are willing to apply as a first preference. The high FSM percentage suggests a diverse intake, and the school’s SEND provisions make it a strong option for children with additional needs in the Rushcliffe area.

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