Coppice Farm Primary School
Laver Close, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 7LSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Coppice Farm Primary School is a primary school in Nottingham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 364 schools in Nottinghamshire. It ranks 97th of 186 primary schools in Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 9 January 2019, report published 29 January 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 June 2024
Typically, pupils and parents and carers describe Coppice Farm as a 'friendly place to be'. Pupils behave well in lessons. Relationships are respectful and positive. There are high expectations of behaviour and pupils respond well. Classrooms are calm and purposeful. On occasion, when pupils struggle with school life, they are well supported. Pupils hold staff in high regard. They say teachers are kind and help them to learn new things. Pupils say that they feel safe at school. Most parents agree that they are. Pupils are confident to tell an adult if they have a problem and trust that they will be listened to and supported. The school's dog mentor, Piper, is appreciated and loved by many. Pupils enjoy 'Piper time' when they are sad. Pupils have various opportunities to lead. They take these roles seriously and are proud of them. For example, Year 6 ambassadors enjoy being involved in the recruitment of new staff. A wide range of experiences is available for pupils to enjoy. Pupils learn from experts who visit the school to teach them about, for example, different faiths and cultures. There are various clubs on offer, in which most pupils take part. Choir is a firm favourite. Pupils enjoyed performing in a recent mass choir concert.
What the school should improve
- The curriculum is not always adapted well enough. Some pupils cannot always access the learning, including in phonics, while the work for others can lack ambition. The school should ensure that staff have the necessary knowledge and expertise so that they can adapt the curriculum effectively to support all pupils.
- The school's expectations of attendance are not high enough. Too many pupils are often absent from school and miss out on vital learning. The school must ensure that there are robust strategies in place to improve attendance.
- Communication between all stakeholders is not as effective as it could be. Consequently, important information is sometimes missed. The school should ensure that systems of communication are strengthened so that all stakeholders are kept well informed.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
188 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Coppice Farm Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killisick Junior School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Pinewood Infant and Nursery School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Robert Mellors Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Ernehale Junior School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 86% met the expected standard |
| Ernehale Infant School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Donna Quarless-McGee
- Phone
- 01159560990
- Address
- Laver Close, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 7LS
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- URN
- 122516
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.