The school is larger than the average sized primary and nursery school, serving the Hyson Green area close to the centre of Nottingham. Most of the pupils are from minority ethnic backgrounds with a significant number of Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Indian, African and East European heritage. There is a very small minority of pupils from White British backgrounds. At least four out of five pupils are learning to speak English as an additional language, and many are initially at the early stages of learning English. This is above average. The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for the pupil premium is well above average. The proportion of pupils supported at school action is above average. The proportion of pupils supported by school action plus or assessed with a statement of special educational needs is average. The school is part of the Nottingham Central Learning Partnership which is a voluntary grouping of primary and secondary schools across the city. The school meets the current government floor standard, which sets the minimum expectations for pupils’ attainment and progress. Building is presently taking place on the school site to provide three additional classrooms to accommodate the expanding pupil roll. The school has received the Investors in People award and National Healthy Schools status.