Eskdale Junior School
Eskdale Drive, Chilwell, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 5NAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Eskdale Junior School is a primary school in Nottingham for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 364 schools in Nottinghamshire. It ranks 9th of 186 primary schools in Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 October 2024, report published 10 November 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 1 October 2024
Pupils thrive at Eskdale Junior School. They say they enjoy learning new things and that the staff are kind. The school has extremely high expectations of pupils' achievement. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve exceptionally well, particularly in mathematics and reading. The school's 'STARS' values of 'skills and knowledge for life, take care, aim high, respond to challenge and self-discipline' underpin all the school does. Pupils said these values help them understand behaviour and learning expectations. Pupils quickly become confident and resilient learners. Pupils' behaviour in lessons and around school is exceptional. Pupils are polite and respectful to each other and to staff. They feel safe in school. Pupils have many opportunities to develop their character. They are keen to take up these opportunities. For example, pupils enjoy serving food at lunchtime. They also relish being on the school council, being a 'maths' ambassador or being part of the library squad. The school carefully plans the trips and visits that pupils experience. Pupils enjoy going to the theatre and sporting events. Many pupils enjoy attending the range of high-quality enrichment opportunities the school provides. For example, taking part in choir, football, netball, basketball, sewing and Mandarin club.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
67 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
248 pupils on roll, with places for 280
Schools near Eskdale Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alderman Pounder Infant and Nursery School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Sunnyside Spencer Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 80% met the expected standard |
| The Lanes Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Chetwynd Spencer Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 85% met the expected standard |
| Bispham Spencer Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Robin Scruton
- Phone
- 01159179272
- Address
- Eskdale Drive, Chilwell, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 5NA
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- URN
- 122545
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.