Scotholme Primary and Nursery School
Fisher Street, Hyson Green, Nottingham, NG7 6FJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Scotholme 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 92nd of 186 primary schools in Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 May 2023, report published 2 July 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 May 2023
Scotholme Primary is a highly cohesive school. Pupils recognise and celebrate the vast range of cultures, religions, languages and beliefs that make up their community. As one pupil told an inspector: 'Everyone respects each other. Everyone is respected.' Staff know pupils well. Relationships are highly positive. Pupils do their very best to live up to leaders' expectations to be curious, collaborative, resilient, disciplined and imaginative. They know why these characteristics are important. The 'Scotholme Way' teaches pupils how to behave. The wide range of rewards on offer incentivise pupils to be the best they can be. Pupils who need extra support to live up to the school's expectations get the help that they need. Adults manage this well. Pupils support one another. As a result, they behave very well. Older pupils set a positive example for younger ones to follow. Year 6 pupils buddy up with children from the early years to model the 'Scotholme way'. Pupils relish the opportunities that they have to make a positive contribution to school life. The 'Scotholme active citizens' and 'pupil panel' activities allow pupils to suggest improvements. Leaders listen to pupils and act upon what they say.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum lacks precision about the knowledge that pupils are expected to learn and remember. In other parts, it sets out skills that pupils are expected to learn without making clear the underpinning knowledge that is required to master them. As a result, in a small number of subjects, pupils' recall of curriculum content is inconsistent. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum consistently makes clear the precise knowledge that pupils are expected to learn and remember.
- Too many pupils do not attend school. Leaders' actions are fit for purpose but have not yet had the full, desired impact. More time is needed. Leaders should continue to implement their procedures for tackling poor school attendance so that absence rates reduce.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
54 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
461 pupils on roll, with places for 480
Schools near Scotholme Primary and Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 49% met the expected standard |
| Djanogly Northgate Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Berridge Primary and Nursery School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Djanogly Sherwood Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ASPIRE AND SHINE EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Sean Hall Mr Carl Hollis
- Phone
- 01159781968
- Address
- Fisher Street, Hyson Green, Nottingham, NG7 6FJ
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- URN
- 143796
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.