Crabtree Farm Primary School
Steadfold Close, Crabtree Road, Bulwell, Nottingham, NG6 8AXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Crabtree Farm Primary School is a primary school in Nottingham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 117 schools in Nottingham. It ranks 166th of 186 primary schools in Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 October 2023, report published 21 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 October 2023
Pupils are proud to attend this friendly school where everyone is welcome. The warm and caring environment that the school provides creates a safe space for pupils to flourish. Pupils benefit from kind and supportive relationships with staff. They are happy and confident learners. The school's successful work to embed high standards of behaviour means that pupils feel safe. Pupils enjoy being in the calm setting that the school provides. They understand the school rules and they are eager to follow them. Pupils strive to be 'Crabtree Superstars' and earn house points for their team. One pupil, typical of many, said, 'We have lots of lovely teachers. They all help us to shine in our own way.' The school has high expectations of pupils' achievement. Pupils live up to these expectations. They listen carefully and work hard during lessons. The ethos of 'every child, every chance, every day' is evident throughout the school. The school staff know pupils and their families well. Parents and carers are just as important as the pupils here. There is a real 'family feel' to this school. Everyone is part of this school community, including Bob and Fred, the school dogs.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, it is not clear in lessons what pupils should learn. The most important knowledge or concepts are not always made explicit. When this is the case, some pupils do not reliably recall the most important knowledge. Leaders should continue to refine the curriculum so that teachers know exactly what they want pupils to learn and remember in these subjects.
- The proportion of pupils who are regularly absent from school is too high. As a result, they miss too much learning and do not achieve as well as they could. The school should continue to work with pupils and their families to reinforce attendance expectations and to make sure that pupils attend school regularly, so that they can maximise their achievement.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
58 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
358 pupils on roll, with places for 480
Schools near Crabtree Farm Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hempshill Hall Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Rufford Primary and Nursery School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 49% met the expected standard |
| Cantrell Primary and Nursery School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Inadequate | Not published |
| Bulwell St Mary's Primary and Nursery School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss L Haskey
- Phone
- 01159155737
- Address
- Steadfold Close, Crabtree Road, Bulwell, Nottingham, NG6 8AX
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- URN
- 122476
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.