St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School

About St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School

St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School in Rushcliffe is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 5 to 11, and it is clearly a popular choice among local families. The school has a capacity of 420 places and currently houses 373 pupils, leaving some room for growth. However, demand is strong: for the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 77 applications for just 40 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.93. All 38 first-preference applicants were offered a place, suggesting that while the school is oversubscribed, those who put it first stand a good chance. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 9.4%, which is notably lower than the national average of around 23%, indicating a relatively affluent intake. The school holds a Roman Catholic religious character, which will be a key consideration for families prioritising faith-based education.

Academically, St Edmund Campion performs solidly above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 73% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, comfortably exceeding the Nottinghamshire local authority average of 61%. This places the school 15th out of 32 primary schools in Rushcliffe, and in the top 25% nationally by this metric. Subject-level results are also strong: 84% met expectations in maths, 81% in writing and 77% in reading, with average scaled scores of 107 in maths and 106 in reading. Higher-standard attainment is more modest, with 34% achieving higher in maths and reading, and just 6% hitting the higher benchmark across all three subjects. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2023 awarded an overall rating of Good, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2020. Behaviour and attitudes, as well as personal development, were rated Outstanding.

The school offers a broad range of facilities including a library, music rooms, playing fields, an ICT suite, a forest school area, a dining hall and a chapel. Sports provision covers rounders, cricket, gymnastics, cross country, dance, football and netball, while extracurricular clubs include science, gardening, eco and choir. For pupils with additional needs, the school supports a range of SEND categories including dyslexia, speech and language difficulties, autistic spectrum disorder and social, emotional and mental health needs. With its strong academic results, faith-based ethos and good Ofsted rating, St Edmund Campion is well suited to families in Rushcliffe seeking a primary school with a Catholic character and a track record of above-average outcomes. The oversubscription figures suggest it is worth applying early and as a first preference.

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