Old Basford School
Percy Street, Old Basford, Nottingham, NG6 0GFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Old Basford School is a primary school in Nottingham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 117 schools in Nottingham. It ranks 145th of 186 primary schools in Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 December 2023, report published 21 January 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 December 2023
The comment of one parent, 'Old Basford School is like a home from home for my children,' is typical of the views of the majority of parents and carers who responded to surveys or who spoke to the inspectors. Pupils are kind, caring and inclusive towards each other. They behave well at the school. Staff model the kindness and respect they expect pupils to show. Pupils say that they feel safe. They know the staff will look after them and help them to learn. Pupils enjoy attending the school. Relationships between staff and pupils are very positive. Pupils are keen to follow the 'PROUD' rules and work hard to please their teachers. The school has high expectations for all pupils. Staff are passionate about the school values driving everything they do. Their determination to ensure that 'opportunities bring success' is evident throughout the school. Pupils are challenged to make the most of the opportunities available to them through their 'mission possible' programme. They enjoy the many activities, clubs and events that develop their interests and talents. Starting from the excellent early years provision, pupils are supported to become confident learners.
What the school should improve
- In some lessons, pupils do not receive opportunities to learn the key knowledge that they should. When this is the case, this can limit how well pupils remember and understand what they are learning. The school should ensure that all lessons provide pupils with opportunities to focus on the important knowledge that they need to learn, so that pupils are able to know and remember more of that key information, and so develop secure understanding over time.
- Some pupils with SEND are not supported in lessons as well as they could be. Teachers do not have sufficient information to provide some of these pupils with effective support. As a result, these pupils' needs are not always well met. The school should ensure that teachers have the necessary information, knowledge and skills to make sure these pupils get the help they need to be successful.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
56 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
447 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Old Basford School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Crescent School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Whitemoor Academy (Primary and Nursery) | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 49% met the expected standard |
| Heathfield Primary and Nursery School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
| Southwark Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Djanogly Northgate Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- OLD BASFORD SCHOOL
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Laura Duffin
- Phone
- 01159785505
- Address
- Percy Street, Old Basford, Nottingham, NG6 0GF
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- URN
- 138740
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.