Trowell CofE Primary School

About Trowell CofE Primary School

Trowell CofE Primary School is a Church of England state primary in Broxtowe, Nottinghamshire, serving 173 pupils aged 5 to 11. Within the local authority, it ranks 15th out of 25 primary schools, placing it in the middle of the pack. The top-performing peers in the area are John Blow Primary School, Harworth CofE Academy, and Bunny CofE Primary School, all of which sit higher in the rankings. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, receiving 45 applications for 30 places, with all 30 first-preference applicants offered a spot. This suggests a solid local reputation, though it is not among the very highest-rated primaries in Broxtowe. The nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is Sunnyside Spencer Academy, 3.8 kilometres away, which may be a consideration for families prioritising the top Ofsted grade.

Academically, Trowell performs around the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined, compared with the Nottinghamshire average of 61%. Reading and maths average scores both sit at 105, and 77% of pupils achieved the expected standard in maths, 84% in reading, and 71% in writing. Higher-standard attainment is more modest: 26% reached the higher standard in reading, 13% in maths, and just 3% in writing. The school’s most recent graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2020, rated it Good overall, with Good marks across all categories including quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership. A subsequent ungraded inspection in November 2024 confirmed that standards have been maintained. This represents a clear improvement from the previous inspection in October 2017, when the school was rated Requires Improvement.

The school offers a range of facilities including a sports hall, playing fields, ICT suite, art studios, a sensory room, and a chapel, reflecting its Church of England character. Sports provision covers gymnastics, tennis, netball, and football, while clubs include chess, art, and science. SEND support is available for conditions including dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social and emotional needs, speech and language challenges, physical disability, and autistic spectrum disorder. Parent View responses from 48 respondents show strong satisfaction overall: 90% agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 90% that their child does well. However, the SEND support question is a notable weak spot — 33% strongly disagreed that the school gives SEND children the support they need, and only 25% strongly agreed. With 8.1% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a relatively advantaged intake. It suits families who value a Good-rated, oversubscribed village primary with strong parent satisfaction and a clear Church of England identity, but those with SEND children may want to investigate further.

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