Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School
Querneby Road, Mapperley, Nottingham, NG3 5HSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School is a primary school in Nottingham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 117 schools in Nottingham. It ranks 121st of 186 primary schools in Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 February 2017, report published 2 March 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 November 2024
At Walter Halls, everyone strives 'to be the best'. Pupils, including those who arrive part way through their primary education, rise to the school's high expectations for behaviour and conduct. Clear routines and systems ensure that pupils can learn in a happy, calm and positive environment. As a result, from their starting points, pupils' achievements continue to improve. Purposeful and productive lunchtimes provide pupils with thoughtful opportunities to keep learning. They love exploring using resources that encourage them to create, problem solve, collaborate and risk take in a safe way. Even on days when the school grounds are frozen, pupils are still keen to use the play equipment outside during lunchtimes. Pupil ambassadors and monitors carry out their roles with pride. They check carefully on their peers, provide support and advice when needed and ensure that the school environment is well looked after. The school celebrates the diverse community it serves. Staff build strong relationships with families from the very start. The pastoral team offers a range of support, including access to local services. This means that the needs of pupils are identified quickly so that when they are at school, they are ready to learn.
What the school should improve
- Sometimes, staff do not check carefully enough how well pupils have learned key vocabulary, including the language associated with British values. Pupils do not always develop the necessary communication and spoken language skills they need to express their knowledge and understanding of the curriculum. The school should ensure that all staff focus closely on pupils' oracy and language development, so that pupils can communicate their learning in a meaningful way.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
51 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
414 pupils on roll, with places for 459
Schools near Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haydn Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 82% met the expected standard |
| Porchester Junior School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Strong standard | 73% met the expected standard |
| Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Seely Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 74% 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 Emma Beardah
- Phone
- 01159150045
- Address
- Querneby Road, Mapperley, Nottingham, NG3 5HS
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- URN
- 122456
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.