Victoria Primary School in The Meadows in Nottingham, which is part of Nova Education Trust, is celebrating a resounding success following its recent Ofsted inspection which confirmed the school’s being graded ‘Outstanding’ for its Personal Development provision and ‘Good’ in all other areas.
The inspection, conducted in January 2025, highlighted the school’s dedication to creating a nurturing and enriching educational environment where every child can flourish.
Ofsted’s report praised Victoria Primary School as “a positive influence at the heart of the community,” acknowledging its richly-diverse pupil population, with 33 languages spoken, and its warm, inclusive ethos.
Inspectors were particularly impressed by the school’s ambitious curriculum, its commitment to exemplary pupil well-being, and the “wealth of high-quality enrichment experiences” that enable pupils to thrive.
The school’s motto “Work Hard, Be Kind” was observed as a fundamental principle, fostering a harmonious and respectful culture.
Ofsted also commended the school’s “impressive” understanding of discrimination and equality, its effective phonics teaching, and the “exemplary” personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education curriculum, complemented by “an exceptional range of valuable assemblies”.
Inspectors noted the school’s ability to “settle pupils quickly” and ensure they “achieve well from a range of starting points,” including those new to English.
The report also highlighted the pupils’ “proud” participation in leadership roles, such as language ambassadors and “maths magicians,” and the school’s “noteworthy contribution to the wider community” through its strong engagement with parents.
Anna Froggatt, Headteacher of Victoria Primary School, said: “We are absolutely thrilled with this report. It reflects the hard work, dedication and collaborative spirit of our entire school community.
“We are particularly proud of our ‘Outstanding’ personal development provision, which empowers our pupils to become confident, compassionate and responsible citizens.
“We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment where every child can thrive and we are delighted that Ofsted has recognised our commitment to personal development and community spirit.”
The report also highlighted the school’s effective safeguarding measures, strong attendance management, and its “impressive” knowledge of discrimination and equality.
Ashfaq Rahman, CEO of Nova Education Trust, added: “This is a fantastic achievement for Victoria Primary School. The school’s commitment to diversity, personal development and high-quality education is truly commendable.
“I want to express my sincere gratitude to Anna Froggatt, her dedicated team, our wonderful pupils, supportive parents and carers, our committed governors, and our valued trustees.
“Their collective efforts have made this success possible. We will continue to support the school in its journey of providing a transformational education to every child.”
