Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School
Stanley Road, Off Berridge Road, Forest Fields, Nottingham, NG7 6GQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Nottingham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 117 schools in Nottingham. It ranks 162nd of 186 primary schools in Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 February 2024, report published 24 April 2024
- 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 20 February 2024
Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School is a vibrant and diverse school. Pupils are happy and safe. The school makes sure that all pupils know the trusted adults they can talk to about any worries. Relationships between pupils and staff are warm and positive. Many new pupils arrive to the school part way through the academic year. The school ensures that these pupils settle in as quickly as they can. This includes pupils who are new to speaking English. The school is inclusive, with high expectations for all. Pupils are well supported and achieve well. Staff have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. They take consistent action to help pupils manage their behaviour. Pupils agree that the rules are fair. The school reminds pupils to be 'ready, respectful and safe'. Staff teach pupils about life in modern Britain. Most pupils understand why respect is an important value to show others. They show respectful, polite attitudes to others in lessons and at playtimes. However, not all pupils meet the school's expectations. A small minority of pupils do not understand how to make respectful behaviour choices. They do not treat others with the respect they deserve.
What the school should improve
- The school works hard to help pupils to manage their behaviour. However, not all pupils know and understand what respectful behaviours are. This means that a small number of pupils do not always treat each other with the respect they deserve. The school should ensure that all pupils understand what respectful behaviours are and how to demonstrate them.
- Despite the work undertaken to improve attendance, the school has not yet ensured that all pupils attend well. This means that too many pupils miss out on the good quality of education that the school provides. The school should ensure that those pupils who require it receive the necessary support to help them attend regularly.
- The school has not yet been able to share successfully with parents the good work being undertaken to improve pupils' experiences of school. As a result, a small number of parents hold negative views about certain aspects of the school's provision, including the fairness of the behaviour system. The school should ensure that the relationships it builds with parents enable all parents to be aware of the work undertaken to improve further pupils' experiences of education.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
84 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
603 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotholme Primary and Nursery School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Djanogly Sherwood Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Djanogly Northgate Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Claremont Primary and Nursery School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% 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
- Mrs Shahida Chowdhury
- Phone
- 01159156872
- Address
- Stanley Road, Off Berridge Road, Forest Fields, Nottingham, NG7 6GQ
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- URN
- 122733
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.