Trent Vale Infant School
Trent Road, Beeston Rylands, Nottingham, NG9 1LPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Trent Vale Infant School is a primary school in Nottingham for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 364 schools in Nottinghamshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 April 2019, report published 2 May 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 March 2025
Pupils, staff, and parents and carers are proud to be part of this loving school. Pupils enjoy coming to school and enjoy the learning opportunities that they are given. Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school. They value the 'family feel' and that every pupil is known as an individual. The school is community focused and has a welcoming ethos. It has high expectations for all the pupils and ensures that pupils achieve. Pupils say that they feel very safe and know that there are trusted adults that they can speak to if they need to. The school's behaviour systems are very clear, and all pupils know what is expected of them. They follow the school's routines diligently and want to do their best. As a result, pupils' behaviour across the school is excellent. Pupils thoroughly enjoy the opportunities that the school offers. They talk excitedly about the trips to a local farm and wildlife park to find out about nature. Pupils benefit from opportunities to develop their talents and interests, including taking part in singing, archery and dance clubs. There is a range of leadership roles for pupils, such as being on the school council, playground monitors or looking after the school's guinea pigs, Pancake and Waffle.
What the school should improve
- Occasionally, pupils spend too much time on work that they can already do. As a result, they do not progress through the curriculum as quickly as they could. The school should ensure that staff are systematically checking pupils' understanding during lessons so that the learning meets the needs of all the pupils as intended.
- In some subjects, where the curriculum is being reviewed or refined, the curriculum does not set out clearly the end points that pupils are expected to know and remember. This means that some pupils cannot recall their knowledge with confidence. The school should ensure that each subject has clear curriculum outcomes for each area to support assessment and inform teaching.
Pupil numbers and mix
148 pupils on roll, with places for 150
Schools near Trent Vale Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beeston Rylands Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| John Clifford Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Round Hill Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| The Lanes Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| The Glapton Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Dan Hancock
- Phone
- 01159179224
- Address
- Trent Road, Beeston Rylands, Nottingham, NG9 1LP
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- URN
- 122541
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.