St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
Mildenhall Crescent, Bestwood Park, Nottingham, NG5 5RSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Nottingham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 117 schools in Nottingham. It ranks 148th of 186 primary schools in Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 November 2012, report published 13 December 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 June 2023
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School is a welcoming school. Leaders have high expectations of what pupils can achieve and of their conduct. Pupils say that staff are kind and care for them. Parents appreciate the support their children receive at the school. Pupils enjoy learning in calm and orderly classrooms. They engage well in learning activities. Pupils are polite and respectful. There are positive relationships between staff and pupils. Pupils understand the school's golden rule of 'Love one another as I have loved you'. They say it helps them to treat others well. At playtime and lunchtime, pupils enjoy using the well-equipped outdoor spaces. Year 6 pupils enjoy being 'playground buddies'. They help pupils get along together. Many pupils attend a range of after-school clubs. They take part in Irish dancing, art club, multi-sports club, choir and drama club. Pupils have opportunities to contribute to the life of the school. They can act as eco-warriors or reading ambassadors, and they can become members of the school council or chaplaincy team. Many pupils take on these responsibilities. Pupils also enjoy a range of trips and activities, which enhances the curriculum. For example, Year 1 pupils took part in a drama workshop to learn about the Suffragettes.
What the school should improve
- Governors do not always monitor the school's work systematically. Accountability could be more robust. This means that they do not always hold leaders to account well for the educational performance of the school in line with their delegated responsibilities. The trust should ensure the local governing body is clear about its responsibilities as set out in the scheme of delegation. The trust should also ensure that governors have the training and skills needed to carry out their role effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
229 pupils on roll, with places for 244
Schools near St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glade Hill Primary & Nursery School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 36% met the expected standard |
| Arnbrook Primary School | 0.2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 55% met the expected standard |
| Burford Primary and Nursery School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Arnold Mill Primary and Nursery School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Southglade Primary and Nursery School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Sweeney-McGinty
- Phone
- 01159150296
- Address
- Mildenhall Crescent, Bestwood Park, Nottingham, NG5 5RS
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- URN
- 138814
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.