Trent Vale Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Trent Road Beeston Rylands Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG9 1LP |
| Reference Number | 122541 |
Trent Vale Infant School has effectively maintained the standards set at its previous inspection, showcasing positive community spirit and a strong ethos. The school is praised for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, where pupils feel safe and enjoy learning. A strong emphasis on reading is evident from the early years, and staff work collaboratively with the local junior school, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience for students. However, there are areas for growth regarding the clarity of curriculum outcomes and the pacing of lessons for some pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 167 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.89%
Girls: 43.11% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 19.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 22 | 46 |
| 2 | 25 | 25 | 50 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 68.9% |
| White, Other | 7.8% |
| Chinese | 4.2% |
| Indian | 4.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 3% |
| Asian, Other | 3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.8% |
| Caribbean | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Mar 2025 | School inspection |
| 03 Apr 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 02 May 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 Dec 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Sep 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Dec 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Sep 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong community ethos with a 'family feel'.
- High expectations for all pupils, leading to excellent behaviour.
- Effective reading initiatives promoting a love for books.
- Well-sequenced curriculum designed collaboratively with the junior school.
- Strong focus on personal development and safety education.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils spend excessive time on concepts they have already mastered.
- Clarity of curriculum outcomes not yet established in some subjects.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 8 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 12 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Beeston Rylands Junior School
Trent Road, Beeston, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 1LJ |
0.1 miles |
|
John Clifford Primary School
Nether Street, Beeston, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 2AT |
0.7 miles |
|
Round Hill Primary School
Foster Avenue, Beeston, Round Hill Primary School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 1AE |
0.98 miles |
|
The Lanes Primary School
Cator Lane, Chilwell, Beeston, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 4BB |
1.03 miles |
|
The Glapton Academy
Glapton Lane, Clifton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG11 8EA |
1.06 miles |
|
Dovecote Primary and Nursery School
GREENCROFT, CLIFTON, NOTTINGHAM, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, NG11 8EY |
1.25 miles |
|
Whitegate Primary and Nursery School
Middle Fell Way, Clifton Estate, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG11 9JQ |
1.31 miles |
|
Beeston Fields Flying High Academy
Boundary Road, Beeston, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 2RG |
1.36 miles |
|
Blessed Robert Widmerpool Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Listowel Crescent, Clifton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG11 9BH |
1.59 miles |
|
The Milford Academy
Dungannon Road, Clifton Estate, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG11 9BT |
1.65 miles |
|
Alderman Pounder Infant and Nursery School
Eskdale Drive, Beeston, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 5FN |
1.69 miles |
|
Highbank Primary and Nursery School
Winscombe Mount, Clifton Estate, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG11 9FP |
1.74 miles |
|
Eskdale Junior School
Eskdale Drive, Chilwell, Beeston, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 5NA |
1.79 miles |
|
Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School
Marlborough Street, Dunkirk, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 2LE |
1.84 miles |
|
Sunnyside Spencer Academy
GREAT HOGGETT DRIVE, BEESTON, NOTTINGHAM, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, NG9 4HQ |
1.95 miles |
|
Bramcote CofE Primary School
Hanley Avenue, Bramcote, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 3HE |
2.03 miles |
|
South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School
Main Road, Wilford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG11 7AL |
2.11 miles |
|
Chetwynd Spencer Academy
Chetwynd Road, Toton, Beeston, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 6FW |
2.15 miles |
|
St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Coronation Avenue, Wilford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG11 7AB |
2.32 miles |
|
Greythorn Primary School
Greythorn Drive, West Bridgford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7GH |
2.43 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Chilwell School
Queens Road, Beeston, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 5AL |
1.22 miles |
|
Farnborough Spencer Academy
Farnborough Road, Clifton, Nottingham, NG11 8JW |
1.61 miles |
|
Nethergate Academy
Swansdowne Drive, Clifton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG11 8HX |
1.7 miles |
|
Alderman White School
Chilwell Lane, Bramcote, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 3DU |
1.74 miles |
|
Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology
93 Abbey Street, Dunkirk, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 2PL |
1.9 miles |
|
The Becket School
The Becket Way, Wilford Lane, West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7QY |
2.18 miles |
|
Bluecoat Wollaton Academy
Sutton Passeys Crescent, Wollaton Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 1EA |
2.4 miles |
|
Foxwood Academy
Derby Road, Bramcote, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 3GF |
2.41 miles |
|
The Nottingham Emmanuel School
Gresham Park Road, West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7YF |
2.43 miles |
|
Bramcote College
Moor Lane, Bramcote, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 3GA |
2.52 miles |
|
The West Bridgford School
Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7FA |
2.66 miles |
|
George Spencer Academy
Arthur Mee Road, Stapleford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 7EW |
2.66 miles |
|
Fernwood School
Goodwood Road, Wollaton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 2FT |
2.77 miles |
|
Easthorpe School
165 Loughborough Road, Ruddington, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG11 6LQ |
2.96 miles |
|
Clayfield House
Care of: Nottinghamshire County Council, Nottingham, NG2 7QP |
3.13 miles |
|
Oak Field School
Wigman Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 3HW |
3.2 miles |
|
Rushcliffe Spencer Academy
Boundary Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7BW |
3.29 miles |
|
OneSchool Global Uk Nottingham Campus
Wellington Street, Nottingham, NG10 4HR |
3.36 miles |
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Bluecoat Beechdale Academy
Harvey Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 3GP |
3.45 miles |
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Nottingham University Samworth Academy
Bramhall Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 4HY |
3.5 miles |