Scotholme Primary and Nursery School
94%
Capacity
449
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Scotholme Primary and Nursery School
Scotholme Primary and Nursery School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Nottingham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 449 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 480 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Scotholme Primary and Nursery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kate Hall, it falls under Nottingham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6901st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 28th out of 72 in Nottingham.
Scotholme Primary and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 111 applications for 54 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 53 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Scotholme Primary and Nursery School include Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Netball, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 34.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Nottingham, Scotholme Primary and Nursery School is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Fisher Street, Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 6FJ |
| Headteacher | Kate Hall |
| Local Authority | Nottingham |
| Number of Pupils | 449 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 34.3% |
| School Capacity | 449 / 480 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6901st of 13,686
Nationally
621st of 1,353
In East Midlands
28th of 72
In Nottingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
47%
'23/24
63%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed54
111
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
53 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Fisher Street, Nottingham
Nottingham, NG7 6FJ
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