Stanhope Primary and Nursery School

School overview

Stanhope Primary and Nursery School is a primary school serving Nottinghamshire, classified by the DfE as a sponsor-led academy. It has 298 pupils aged 3 to 11 on roll. At its most recent graded inspection, Ofsted rated Stanhope Primary and Nursery School 'Requires improvement'. In the most recent Key Stage 2 SATs, 75% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined — above the national average of 61%. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it in the top 31% of primary schools nationally.

Pupils achieved an average scaled score of 106 in reading and 105 in maths (national averages are about 105 and 104). 8% reached the higher standard across all three subjects (around 8% do so nationally). Stanhope Primary and Nursery School was not oversubscribed for September 2026: all 22 families who put it first were offered a place. There are about 23.3 pupils per teacher. If you are considering Stanhope Primary and Nursery School, it may be worth asking how leaders have responded to Ofsted's findings and what has changed since the inspection. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links above.