Best 3 Primary schools in Nottingham – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Sneinton St Stephen's CofE Primary School (Primary) in Nottingham; Portland Spencer Academy (Primary) in Nottingham; Blessed Robert Widmerpool Catholic Primary and Nursery School (Primary) in Nottingham — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Sneinton St Stephen's CofE Primary School, Portland Spencer Academy and Blessed Robert Widmerpool Catholic Primary and Nursery School. They are primary phase and academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Nottingham, Nottinghamshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Sneinton St Stephen's CofE Primary School), published Mar 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Sneinton St Stephen's CofE Primary School (Mar 2024). average roll around ≈ 300, combined total ≈ 900, typical FSM 30–35%, range 20–25%–45–50%; spread across trusts such as Transform Trust, THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST and OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.

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Attribute	Sneinton St Stephen's CofE Primary School NG2 4QB	Portland Spencer Academy NG8 4HB	Blessed Robert Widmerpool Catholic Primary and Nursery School NG11 9BH
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy sponsor led	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG2 4QB	Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG8 4HB	Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG11 9BH
Latest Ofsted	1 10 Mar 2024	1 15 Jan 2024	1 18 May 2022
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	210	390	240
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Transform Trust	THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST	OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Website	www.sneintoncofeprimaryschool.co.uk	portlandspencer.org.uk	brwacademy.com
Telephone	01159151370	01159155747	01159152392
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Sneinton St Stephen's CofE Primary School

NG2 4QB

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG2 4QB
Ofsted: 1 10 Mar 2024
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Transform Trust
Website: www.sneintoncofeprimaryschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01159151370

Portland Spencer Academy

NG8 4HB

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG8 4HB
Ofsted: 1 15 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
Website: portlandspencer.org.uk
Telephone: 01159155747

Blessed Robert Widmerpool Catholic Primary and Nursery School

NG11 9BH

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG11 9BH
Ofsted: 1 18 May 2022
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Website: brwacademy.com
Telephone: 01159152392

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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