Burton Joyce Primary School
Padleys Lane, Burton Joyce, Nottingham, NG14 5EBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Burton Joyce Primary School is a primary school in Nottingham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 364 schools in Nottinghamshire. It ranks 157th of 186 primary schools in Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 June 2014, report published 25 June 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 January 2025
Burton Joyce Primary School has high expectations for every pupil. Pupils thrive and are happy at this school. Staff and pupils live and breathe the school values of Positivity, Respect, Integrity, Determination and Equality (PRIDE). Pupils say they feel safe. They are ready to learn and enjoy their lessons. Pupils work hard and achieve well across the curriculum. They make a positive contribution to the school and to the local community. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. Lessons are calm, and pupils concentrate on their learning. Pupils play well together at playtime. They show politeness to each other and to staff and visitors. Children in Reception Year share and cooperate well. Pupils develop their leadership skills as school councillors, 'pride ambassadors' and 'eco- ambassadors'. Many pupils attend clubs and enjoy activities where they develop their talents and interests, including sports, art and music. Pupils benefit from a range of visits that include trips and residentials. Parents and carers overwhelmingly value the work that the school does. Burton Joyce Primary nurtures positive values and behaviours. Pupils study a broad and balanced curriculum.
What the school should improve
- Learning activities are sometimes not designed effectively enough. As a result, all pupils are not able to deepen their knowledge, skills and understanding as well as they might. The school needs to ensure that all learning activities allow all pupils to deepen their knowledge, skills and understanding in order to make the best possible progress.
- Although pupils have a secure understanding of British values, pupils do not have a secure understanding of cultural diversity. Consequently, they are not prepared well enough for life in modern Britain. The school should review its personal development provision to ensure that pupils develop their understanding of cultural diversity appropriate to their age.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
43 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
315 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near Burton Joyce Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lambley Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Willow Farm Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 68% met the expected standard |
| Rivendell Flying High Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 71% met the expected standard |
| All Hallows CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 65% met the expected standard |
| Lowdham CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 79% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- EQUALS TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Natalie Pickard
- Phone
- 01159312373
- Address
- Padleys Lane, Burton Joyce, Nottingham, NG14 5EB
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- URN
- 143299
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.