Rise Park Primary and Nursery School
Bestwood Park Drive West, Rise Park, Nottingham, NG5 5ELOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Rise Park 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 74th of 186 primary schools in Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in March 2026.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 10 March 2026, report published 11 May 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Expected standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Expected standard
- Achievement
- Expected standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Expected standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Expected standard
- Leadership and governance
- Expected standard
- Early years
- Expected standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 March 2026
Pupils, staff, parents and carers believe that being a 'Rise Parker' is something special. Expectations of pupils' behaviour are high. Pupils say that the rules are fair and enable them to work together and enjoy active social times too. They recall few incidents of poor behaviour and trust adults to resolve any issues. Pupils relish their leadership roles. They explain how they help to improve the school further. Older pupils feel ready for secondary school. They feel that the school has taught them to work hard. Pupils are ambitious and describe what they need to do to get a job or apprenticeship. They are deeply respectful of each other, accepting one another's differences. Pupils become articulate, confident individuals whose morals guide them well. Children in the early years quickly learn to socialise well. Staff care about the children and know what they need to learn next. Often, staff help children to join in purposeful activity. Parents describe their children's great enthusiasm to get to school in the morning. Special occasions become opportunities for parents to join in the fun with their children. For example, the special breakfasts held for Mother's Day give parents and children the chance to enjoy crafts together. One parent, speaking for many, explained that the school was their child's 'happy place'. This is a community where all are welcomed. Leaders want pupils to be ready for life in modern Britain. Pupils learn how to keep themselves healthy and safe. Their knowledge of cultural and religious diversity is developing. Parents are proud of the school. They describe a school where 'children come first' and where the staff are deeply committed to pupils' wellbeing and progress. Parents praise the support that the school gives to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and their families.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should ensure that pupils continue to get opportunities to use foundational knowledge fluently.
- Leaders should ensure that pupils further deepen their knowledge of different religions.
- Leaders should ensure that children consistently benefit from activities and interactions planned by staff to extend their learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
61 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
458 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Rise Park Primary and Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westglade Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Stanstead Flying High Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Warren Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Southglade Primary and Nursery School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Robin Hood Primary School | 0.8 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 Natasha Kelly
- Phone
- 01159153775
- Address
- Bestwood Park Drive West, Rise Park, Nottingham, NG5 5EL
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- URN
- 122474
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.