James Peacock Infant and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Manor Park Ruddington Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG11 6DS |
| Reference Number | 122675 |
James Peacock Infant and Nursery School has shown significant improvement since its last inspection, achieving a 'Good' overall effectiveness rating. The school fosters a positive and inclusive environment, where pupils feel safe and are proud of their school. There is a notable emphasis on reading, with initiatives that engage students and support their learning. Parents express high satisfaction with the progress made in the last two years, indicating a strong community support for the school's efforts in enhancing educational quality. The leadership team, which has undergone changes since the previous inspection, is recognized for its effective governance and support to staff.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 295 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.15%
Girls: 50.85% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 6.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53 | 36 | 89 |
| 2 | 33 | 41 | 74 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 83.4% |
| White, Other | 2.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.7% |
| White & Asian | 2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2% |
| Chinese | 1.7% |
| Unclassified | 1.4% |
| Indian | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2024 | School inspection: |
| 02 Mar 2022 | School inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Feb 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and happy at school.
- The school community supports a positive ethos and inclusive values.
- Strong emphasis on reading with effective teaching strategies.
- The curriculum is broad and ambitious for all pupils.
- Well-planned early years provision that encourages curiosity and collaboration.
- Engagement in community activities promotes social responsibility.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in the use of assessment may hinder some pupils from achieving higher standards.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 11 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 13 | 4 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
St Peter's CofE Junior School
Ashworth Avenue, Ruddington, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG11 6GB |
0.64 miles |
|
The Milford Academy
Dungannon Road, Clifton Estate, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG11 9BT |
1.03 miles |
|
Blessed Robert Widmerpool Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Listowel Crescent, Clifton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG11 9BH |
1.09 miles |
|
Highbank Primary and Nursery School
Winscombe Mount, Clifton Estate, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG11 9FP |
1.2 miles |
|
Whitegate Primary and Nursery School
Middle Fell Way, Clifton Estate, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG11 9JQ |
1.42 miles |
|
Dovecote Primary and Nursery School
GREENCROFT, CLIFTON, NOTTINGHAM, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, NG11 8EY |
1.52 miles |
|
The Glapton Academy
Glapton Lane, Clifton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG11 8EA |
1.55 miles |
|
Rosecliffe Spencer Academy
73 Rose Way, Edwalton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 4JE |
1.6 miles |
|
Heymann Primary and Nursery School
Waddington Drive, Wilford Hill, West Bridgford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7GX |
1.73 miles |
|
Greythorn Primary School
Greythorn Drive, West Bridgford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7GH |
1.95 miles |
|
Jesse Gray Primary School
Musters Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7DD |
1.98 miles |
|
Bunny CofE Primary School
Church Street, Bunny, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG11 6QW |
2.33 miles |
|
Edwalton Primary School
Wellin Lane, Edwalton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 4AS |
2.49 miles |
|
West Bridgford Junior School
Exchange Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 6DB |
2.55 miles |
|
Tollerton Primary School
Burnside Grove, Tollerton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 4ET |
2.59 miles |
|
Trent Vale Infant School
Trent Road, Beeston Rylands, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 1LP |
2.6 miles |
|
South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School
Main Road, Wilford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG11 7AL |
2.64 miles |
|
St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School
Tewkesbury Close, West Bridgford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 5NH |
2.67 miles |
|
Beeston Rylands Junior School
Trent Road, Beeston, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 1LJ |
2.69 miles |
|
Abbey Road Primary School
Tewkesbury Close, West Bridgford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 5ND |
2.69 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Easthorpe School
165 Loughborough Road, Ruddington, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG11 6LQ |
0.55 miles |
|
Nethergate Academy
Swansdowne Drive, Clifton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG11 8HX |
0.94 miles |
|
Farnborough Spencer Academy
Farnborough Road, Clifton, Nottingham, NG11 8JW |
1.22 miles |
|
The West Bridgford School
Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7FA |
1.89 miles |
|
Rushcliffe Spencer Academy
Boundary Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7BW |
1.97 miles |
|
The Becket School
The Becket Way, Wilford Lane, West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7QY |
2.38 miles |
|
The Nottingham Emmanuel School
Gresham Park Road, West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7YF |
2.74 miles |
|
Clayfield House
Care of: Nottinghamshire County Council, Nottingham, NG2 7QP |
3.09 miles |
|
The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form
Church Drive, Keyworth, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 5FF |
3.21 miles |
|
Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology
93 Abbey Street, Dunkirk, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 2PL |
3.45 miles |
|
Chilwell School
Queens Road, Beeston, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 5AL |
3.46 miles |
|
East Leake Academy
Lantern Lane, East Leake, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 6QN |
4 miles |
|
Nottingham College
Adams Building, Stoney Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 1NG |
4.14 miles |
|
Alderman White School
Chilwell Lane, Bramcote, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 3DU |
4.32 miles |
|
Sutherland House School
Bath Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 1DA |
4.37 miles |
|
Bluecoat Wollaton Academy
Sutton Passeys Crescent, Wollaton Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 1EA |
4.42 miles |
|
Nottingham Academy
GREENWOOD ROAD, BAKERSFIELD, NOTTINGHAM, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, NG3 7EB |
4.73 miles |
|
Rosehill School
St Matthias Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG3 2FE |
4.74 miles |
|
Nottingham Girls' High School GDST
|
4.79 miles |
|
Nottingham High School
Waverley Mount, Nottingham, NG7 4ED |
4.79 miles |