Parkdale Primary School
Parkdale Road, Carlton, Nottingham, NG4 1BXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Parkdale Primary School is a primary school in Nottingham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 364 schools in Nottinghamshire. It ranks 57th of 186 primary schools in Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 November 2022, report published 19 December 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 November 2022
Pupils love coming to this school, and parents speak of it with high regard. It is a happy and caring school. Relationships between staff and pupils are respectful and positive. The pupils are a credit to the school. They are respectful and kind to each other. They behave well in lessons and around the school. Pupils focus on their learning and classrooms are calm. Pupils say they feel safe. Parents and carers agree. Pupils say that bullying is very rare. They trust their teachers to help them if they ever need it. They know that staff will listen and help them. Leaders' expectations of pupils' attitudes are very high. Pupils of all ages are highly involved in creating the caring and nurturing culture of this school. They helped to develop the school's values of respect, creativity, kindness and equality. These values are the heart of the school. Pupils embrace opportunities to lead, and they take leadership roles seriously. Pupils told inspectors they value the work of the 'well-being warriors'. The 'warriors' are there to help others who may need a kind word or a 'listening ear'. Members of the school council ensure that all pupils have their voices heard.
What the school should improve
- The school's curriculum is broad and enriching. The curricula in a few subjects, such as art and design and history, are not yet coherently planned. There is not enough information for teachers about what pupils should be taught and when to teach it. This means that some pupils do not develop a secure knowledge of all subjects. Leaders should ensure that the important knowledge they want pupils to learn is clearly identified and sequenced in all subjects.
- Occasionally, lessons are not suitably adapted for all pupils with SEND. This means that not all pupils with SEND receive the support they need to achieve well in all lessons. Leaders should ensure that teachers receive the necessary training and information to enable them to consistently meet the needs of all pupils.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
58 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
452 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Parkdale Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| The Carlton Junior Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 78% met the expected standard |
| The Carlton Infant Academy | 0.4 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Not published |
| Colwick St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Standhill Infants' School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- TRANSFORM TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Claire Stafford
- Phone
- 01159110066
- Address
- Parkdale Road, Carlton, Nottingham, NG4 1BX
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- URN
- 146010
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.