Hucknall National Church of England Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Montague Road, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 7DUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Hucknall National Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Nottingham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 364 schools in Nottinghamshire. It ranks 78th of 186 primary schools in Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2016.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 13 July 2016, report published 13 September 2016

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 27 June 2023

Pupils thrive at Hucknall National. Pupils and adults exemplify the school's Christian values. They have caring and respectful relationships. Pupils behave well and trust adults to help them with any problems they might have. Pupils are well prepared for the next stage in their education. As one parent said: 'The staff have a genuine desire to see pupils be the best they can be.' Leaders and teachers have high aspirations for all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils work hard in lessons and achieve well. All pupils are taught a broad and balanced curriculum. Most curriculum subjects are clearly planned. In some of the foundation subjects, the curriculum is not as precisely planned. Pupils speak enthusiastically about the many trips and experiences that help their learning. Leaders place great emphasis on pupils' wider development. Pupils enjoy a variety of extra-curricular clubs and activities, including football, choir and dodgeball. Every child has the opportunity to play an instrument and learn to read music. Pupils have responsibilities, including as members of the pupil parliament and as sports ambassadors. Pupils know how to be a good citizen and are celebrated as being a 'Hucknall Hero'.

What the school should improve

  • In some subjects, leaders have not broken down the most important knowledge that they want pupils to know into precise small steps. In these subjects, teachers are not as clear about what pupils are required to know and remember. Leaders should ensure that the long-term aims of the curriculum are broken down into small steps and that these are used by teachers to deliver effective lessons.
  • In some foundation subjects, teachers do not check what children know and can do. As a result, they cannot identify where pupils may have gaps in their learning. Leaders must ensure that teachers use assessment effectively in all subjects to inform future planning and teaching.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

61 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths70%

70%, 8 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths5%

5%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

411 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals23.1%

23.1%, 3.4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language6.1%

6.1%, 15.5 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support11.4%

11.4%, 3.4 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0.5%

0.5%, 5.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Hucknall National Church of England Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Leen Mills Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Good49% met the expected standard
Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy0.4 milesOfsted: Good64% met the expected standard
Hillside Primary and Nursery School0.5 milesOfsted: Good68% met the expected standard
Beardall Fields Primary and Nursery School0.6 milesReport card: Needs attention to strong standard71% met the expected standard
Holgate Primary and Nursery School0.8 milesOfsted: GoodNot published

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
DIOCESE OF SOUTHWELL AND NOTTINGHAM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Miss Sarah Barratt
Address
Montague Road, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 7DU
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
URN
147827

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.