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Schools in Edwalton

A town in Nottinghamshire

  • Town
  • 8 schools and nurseries
  • 2,884 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Edwalton at a glance

Ahead of England on results at 11

How Edwalton's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries82 primary · 1 secondary · 5 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1176%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths74%Attainment 8 58.3, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary15%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school14%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Edwalton

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Edwalton primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Edwalton

2 mainstream schools in Edwalton, best first

Edwalton Primary School

Nottingham, NG12 4AS · Academy · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

65 first choices, 61 offers made

Met the standard at 1183%

England 62%

Days missed
3.5%
Pupils
396
Pupils per teacher
23.2
View school Edwalton Primary School

Rosecliffe Spencer Academy

Nottingham, NG12 4JE · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

56 first choices, 56 offers made

Met the standard at 1168%

England 62%

Days missed
4.5%
Pupils
449
Pupils per teacher
22.9
View school Rosecliffe Spencer Academy

Top Secondary Schools in Edwalton

1 mainstream schools in Edwalton, best first

Rushcliffe Spencer Academy

Nottingham, NG2 7BW · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area

Results well above the England average.

363 first choices, 358 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1658.3

England 46.2

Days missed
7.5%
Pupils
2,039
Pupils per teacher
18.8
View school Rushcliffe Spencer Academy

Nurseries in Edwalton

5 in Edwalton, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 5 nurseries

Sixth Forms in Edwalton

1 in Edwalton, by the school's Eduscope score

Rushcliffe Spencer Academy

Nottingham, NG2 7BW · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area

Results well above the England average.

363 first choices, 358 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1658.3

England 46.2

Days missed
7.5%
Pupils
2,039
Pupils per teacher
18.8
View school Rushcliffe Spencer Academy
The map

Every school in Edwalton, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Rushcliffe Spencer Academy, Outstanding in every areaEdwalton Primary School, GoodRosecliffe Spencer Academy, GoodThe Ark at Wellin Lane Pre-School, GoodBusy Bees at Edwalton, GoodGrosvenor House Day Nursery And Pre-School, GoodWillow Childcare & Training, OutstandingEdwalton Day Nursery, Good
  • Outstanding1
  • Good6
  • Not graded yet1
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Edwalton school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Postcodes

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Edwalton vs England

How good are Edwalton's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Edwalton

EdwaltonEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 2 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    76%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    74%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    14%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    15%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 2 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good2
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Edwalton in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%70%90%20182019202320242025
76% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap60%75%90%2018201920222023202420252026
74% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
14% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Edwalton has 8 schools and nurseries.

There are 44% more pupils than in 2018.

15% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Edwalton's state schools each January.

Up 44% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Edwalton15%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Edwalton

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How many schools are in Edwalton?

Edwalton has 8 schools, including 2 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 5 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Edwalton?

The highest-ranked schools in Edwalton on Eduscope are Rushcliffe Spencer Academy, Edwalton Primary School, Rosecliffe Spencer Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Edwalton are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Edwalton hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Edwalton perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Edwalton, 76% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Edwalton?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Edwalton is 19.9:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Edwalton schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Edwalton is 14.1%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Edwalton?

There are 2,884 pupils enrolled across schools in Edwalton, with 845 in primary and 2,039 in secondary. 12.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Edwalton?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 8 schools in Edwalton by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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