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Nursery (incl. primary schools with a nursery)
Council: Nottinghamshire

Blidworth Oaks Primary School

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire - NG21 0RE

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“Choosing the right school for your child is a really important decision. We encourage prospective parents to visit our school during a typical school day so you can see first-hand what we at Blidworth Oaks Primary School can offer your child as they embark on their school learning journey.”

PrimarySince 2007Ofsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Bracken Lane Primary Academy

Retford, Nottinghamshire - DN22 7EU

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

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Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School

Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire - NG17 2HT

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School our parents are a vital part of the team. As well as working closely with parents to ensure that our children are well supported with their learning at home, we also welcome our parents to a variety of events throughout the year.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: InadequateQuality of education: InadequateCategory of concern

Brinsley Primary and Nursery School

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire - NG16 5AZ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“We hope that if this is your first view of Brinsley Primary and Nursery School, this website will convey not only our vision and ethos, but the day to day life experienced by the wonderful children, families and staff that make up our community.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Brookside Primary School

Loughborough, Nottinghamshire - LE12 6LG

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Bunny CofE Primary School

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire - NG11 6QW

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Our school rules were created by the children using our school values as the driver. They are used as a shared language across school. Our values underpin everything we do here at Bunny C of E Primary School with love being at the centre.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Burntstump Seely CofE Primary Academy

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire - NG5 8PQ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Our ethos is one which promotes the Christian values of: community, hope, understanding, respect, confidence and honesty – these underpin our life in school.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Butler's Hill Infant and Nursery School

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire - NG15 6AJ

Nursery - Year 2 (ages 3-7)

“At Butler’s Hill we seek to inspire children to, ‘Dream big, aim high’, to have high aspirations and believe that they can make a difference in this ever changing world.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Carr Hill Primary and Nursery School

Retford, Nottinghamshire - DN22 6SW

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Caunton Dean Hole CofE Primary School

Newark, Nottinghamshire - NG23 6AD

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At Caunton Dean Hole C of E Primary School, rooted in our Christian values, we provide a nurturing environment where every child thrives academically, socially, and spiritually.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Christ Church C of E Primary School

Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire - NG24 3XB

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

““Welcome to Christ Church CofE Primary School, a school with children at the heart of all that we do.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Church Vale Primary School and Foundation Unit

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire - NG20 0TE

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Church Vale Primary School Vision Our vision for our school is that we strive for children who are happy, healthy, motivated and enthusiastic who enjoy learning. We want to inspire them to be the very best they can be and realise that the sky is the limit-they can do anything!”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Clarborough Primary School

Retford, Nottinghamshire - DN22 9JZ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At Clarborough Primary School, our ethos is rooted in the belief that every child deserves a nurturing, inspiring, and equitable education that respects their unique potential and prepares them for a bright future, allowing them to be the best they can be!”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Coddington CofE Primary and Nursery School

Newark, Nottinghamshire - NG24 2QA

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“The Christian concepts of togetherness and unity are at the heart of our belief not in individual success but in succeeding together. As a Church of England school, our ethos is build around inclusivity. Our vision is demonstrated daily through our value of Care, Community and Courage.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Cotgrave Candleby Lane School

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire - NG12 3JG

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Cotgrave Candleby Lane School and Nursery is at the heart of our community and strives to ensure that every child has the support, care, guidance and challenge to be the best they can be.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Cotgrave Church of England Primary School

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire - NG12 3HS

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At Cotgrave Church of England Primary School, we believe that the values of thankfulness, respect, forgiveness, kindness, community and resilience are the foundation of our school ethos.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Crescent Primary School

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire - NG19 7LF

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“‘Happiness, Success and Learning for Life’ encompasses our school aims and values which underpin the ethos at Crescent Primary School.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Outstanding

Dalestorth Primary and Nursery School

Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire - NG17 4JA

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“The 5 Busy Bees are our Dalestorth Values. Each week, we celebrate those children who have demonstrated the Dalestorth Values through our Praise Assembly.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

East Markham Primary School

Newark, Nottinghamshire - NG22 0RG

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Our vision is that all children at East Markham Primary School will be happy, successful learners who believe in themselves and achieve their full potential. With this always in mind, our school motto is ‘Believe, Achieve, Succeed’.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Edgewood Primary and Nursery School

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire - NG15 6HX

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record