Glade Hill Primary & Nursery School
Chippenham Road, Bestwood Park, Nottingham, NG5 5TAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Glade Hill Primary & Nursery School is a primary school in Nottingham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 117 schools in Nottingham. It ranks 168th of 186 primary schools in Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 June 2013, report published 21 June 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 November 2022
Glade Hill is a place where relationships are nurtured. It is a happy and safe place for pupils to learn in. Pupils say their teachers are 'dedicated'. One pupil commented that it is a place where 'we are treated with respect and equality, regardless of our background'. Pupils appreciate the way adults check in with them 'when things are not going right'. The school's motto of 'SPARKLE' permeates through the life of the school. Pupils understand the rules, and some apply these in their life outside of school. They play well together and make sure that no one is left out. They recognise what makes a good friend. Pupils understand what bullying is. They know that any rare instances will be dealt with quickly. Those who require additional support to regulate their behaviour receive extra support. Parents and carers commented that the school is 'a family' and is 'inclusive'. However, some parents have concerns that the school's wider curriculum offer is too narrow. Pupils enjoy the school's reading challenges because it gives them opportunities to read a wide range of literature. However, some pupils' knowledge of other curriculum areas is not quite as well developed.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have not ensured that teachers check carefully enough what pupils know and can do, including in the early years. Teachers cannot reliably plan next steps in learning and ensure pupils are remembering what they have been taught. Leaders must ensure that all staff have the expertise to teach the school's curriculum accurately and precisely. They must check that the implementation of all subjects helps pupils know and remember more.
- Leaders do not provide sufficient opportunities to nurture, develop and stretch pupils' talents and interests through the wider personal development programme. This inhibits pupils from receiving rich experiences to develop their knowledge and understanding beyond the academic curriculum. Leaders need to ensure that all pupils, including the most disadvantaged, receive a range of opportunities to nurture their talents and interests.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
58 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
400 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Glade Hill Primary & Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Arnbrook Primary School | 0.3 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 55% met the expected standard |
| Burford Primary and Nursery School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Southglade Primary and Nursery School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Robin Hood Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% 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 Anna Stapleton
- Phone
- 01159150298
- Address
- Chippenham Road, Bestwood Park, Nottingham, NG5 5TA
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- URN
- 122561
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.